El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer strip expired.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelves rusted inside walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under brown cutting board next to walk in cooler.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
78
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed red beans (49F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared previous day and kept inside walk in cooler over night.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed red beans (49F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator was prepared previous day and kept inside walk in cooler over night.
03D-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets broken at standing reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, yuca fries, tostones, stored not covered inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler
08A-14-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch wet wiping cloths and then touch single service items
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 7 employees working with no certified food manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed salt stored in container with cracked lid.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored in bucket on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching salt and rice.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water reaching 80F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not inverted on table near dish machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen empanadas in reach in freezer uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from original container not labeled as coffee station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe two wet wiping cloths on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle stored above preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored above preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on preparation table near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
26
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed hole in ceiling above ice machine **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee walkie talkie stored on cutting board at steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored above preparation table. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 17 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live roach in beans on steam table. Stop sale was issued **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag on top of the cooked rice inside the rice cooker. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 4 ants crawling on top of the cover of the food on steam table. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in beans on steam table. Stop sale was issued. Observed 1 live roach crawling up wall in back of kitchen near exit door. Also observed 4 live roach crawling on the wall of the three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensils standing water at 109F at steam table. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf near dish machine **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in open container at walk in cooler. As per operator, food has been put for less than 4 hours. Employee opened all the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on steam table. Also observed 1 dead roach on sweet plantains cover. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee walkie talkie stored on cutting board at steam table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer chest sliding door in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food contaminated by a roach inside the cooked beans at steam table. See stop sale. **Warning**
08B-19-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottle in RIC near three compartment sink. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor near dish machine. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table in back of kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasonings removed from original packaging without label in kitchen area near stove. Observed sugar container unlabeled on bar area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris. Observed sink nozzle soiled with mold like substance near dish machine. Observed hood filter soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
23
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable on cook line.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in cooked rice on cook line at steam well. Manager removed scoop from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer has exposed insulation on threshold hold at door.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to reach in deep freezer is soiled around lid. Manager had employee start cleaning gasket. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed cloths in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
70
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (45F - Cold Holding) stored in ice next to the steam table at cook lune, as per chef for less than 2 hours, employee added ice to the rim of the containers to rapidly bring food to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor Observed bottle of mango pulp stored in the walk in freezer floor.
08B-47-4
82
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge.
How does El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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