Bamboo Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2024, Bamboo Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Glendale facility scores 97, putting Bamboo Cafe on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked eggrolls and cooked BBQ pork in the walk-in cooler and prep coolers without date mark at time of inspection. Manager stated the cooked egg rolls and cooked BBQ pork were taken out from walk-in freezer 24 hours prior to inspection. Explained the date mark parameters to manager. Manager put proper date mark on above food items at time of inspection
3-501.17
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored on the floor of walk-in freezer at time of inspection
3-305.11
86
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above raw noodles and raw shrimp in the walk-in refrigerator. Reviewed the food storage chart with manager. Manager moved the raw beef to the bottom shelf at time of inspection
3-302.11(A1-2)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice hot holding in the warmer with internal temperature of 120*F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Manager stated the cooked rice was placed in warmer about 1 hour prior to inspection. Employee re-heated the rice to 165*F at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken, BBQ pork, cooked chicken without date marking in the walk-in refrigerator. Manager stated the fried chicken, BBQ pork and cooked chicken were prepared about 3 days prior to inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Manager put proper date on above food at time of inspection
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Consecutive repeat violation: 3rd
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease, food pieces under and around equipment on cook line, between prep tables, under storage racks and on the floor of the walk-in. Observed the wall behind the dishwasher with build up and dark organic matter. Clean more frequently
6-501.12
Ventilation system not cleaned properly
Inspector notes: Ventilation hood had an accumulation of grease and debris. Intake and exhaust air ducts in ventilation hood should be cleaned frequently so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, grease and other materials. Clean and maintain
6-501.14
58
Aug 28, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried rice sitting out on the cookline at 118*F at the time of inspection. PIC stated the establishment uses the rice from 11am-2pm. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Written procedures for time as a control were provided at the time of inspection
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items between 47*F-55*F in prep table on the cookline at the time of inspection. Per inspectors ambient air thermometer, the unit was 51.6*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease, food pieces under and around equipment on cook line, between prep tables, under storage racks and on the floor of the walk-in. Observed the wall behind the dishwasher with build up and dark organic matter. Clean more frequently
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of dark organic matter in ice machine around the ice shoot. In enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter
4-602.11(E)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk food bins in dry storage area containing white powdered ingredients. All bulk food items not easily identifiable must be labeled with common name of food
3-302.12
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Observed sticky trap hanging from the ceiling located over food preparation tables by walk-in cooler. Insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragments. PIC stated they would move the sticky traps to protect food and equipment
6-202.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed build up of dust and other debris on the metal shelves in the walk-in unit. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Consecutive repeat violation: 2nd
4-602.13
61
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken cooling in the walk-in cooler with the container lid securely on. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. PIC was instructed to take the lid off to allow the product to properly cool
3-501.15(B)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed both inside and outside of microwaves and prep fridge handles on the cookline with buildup of residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
4-602.13
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towel is available in employee hand wash sink in wear washing area. Manager provided paper towel
6-301.12
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rack of raw shell egg stored on top of cans of food in dry storage shelf by walk in cooler. Manager removed the item and placed it in walk in cooler
3-302.11(A3-8)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: In cookline containers of shredded cabbage and other vegetables, containers of cooked shredded chicken, beef, and pork accumulated food build up. The doors and handles are stained and have build up. Some dry storage shelves have dirty cardboard under clean equipment and the microwave. Remove the cardboard and replace food containers with washed, rinsed and sanitized containers. Wash and sanitize doors, handles, and inside shelves of reach-in coolers
4-101.19
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touch RTE cooked broccoli with bare hands. RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-301.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Cafe on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Cafe.
How does Bamboo Cafe compare to other restaurants in Glendale?
Bamboo Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.
Has Bamboo Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bamboo Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bamboo Cafe 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 Bamboo Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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