Big Bamboo Bayside
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
58
Score
Big Bamboo Bayside appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Big Bamboo Bayside trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ecolab Lactic Acid sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Per test strip provided by operator, the sanitizer in three-compartments sink has not reached to minimum PPM indicated on chart. Operator remade sanitizer and tested at proper strength.
22-43-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 500+ppm Quat at bar. Employee diluted in three-compartments sink, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No QAC test strips for sanitizer at bar.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles at three-compartments sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Bar. Handwashing sign in kitchen worn and unable to read the verbiage.
31B-04-4
90
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along chest freezer under service window
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used to scoop fries in chest freezer Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reachin cooler adjacent to hand sink
29-49-6
86
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over pasteurized liquid eggs in reachin cooler adjacent to fryers Corrected -observed employee place on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in chest freezer at service window
14-69-4
82
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing when placing gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Container lid chipped in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer stored outside. **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
64
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cheese dip 112° after 2 hrs or reheating in steam well , corrected, employee placed cheese dip in microwave and final temp at 172° **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of orange cleaner stored in employee hand wash sink, corrected operator removed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling AC unit leaking water .
36-68-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in unit , employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Bamboo Bayside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Bamboo Bayside on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Bamboo Bayside?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Big Bamboo Bayside.
How does Big Bamboo Bayside compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Big Bamboo Bayside most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Big Bamboo Bayside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Bamboo Bayside have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Bamboo Bayside means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Big Bamboo Bayside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Bamboo Bayside is inspected around two times per year on average.
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