Bambu
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Bambu has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **Person in Charge with PFSC arrived during inspection; application emailed.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front double doors open at the start of the inspection; outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-ins.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Serving utensils located in point of sale area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The walk-in freezer was not operating properly at the time of the inspection; all food observed below 41 degrees F. **A technician was repairing the compressor on the roof at the time of the inspection. Facility will continue to monitor the walk-in unit until fully operational.
46.671
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excess recyclables in the rear storage hallway.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop observed stored in soiled water; elevate to properly air dry.
46.981(f)
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Mar 21, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A food employee was observed washing their hands at the food preparation sink rather than the designated handwash sink. **Proper handwashing locations reviewed with the Person in Charge.
46.133
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. New Violation.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the washing of equipment being done in the food preparation sink. **Proper sink usage reviewed with the Person in Charge.
46.301
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code. New Violation.
46.102
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 500+ ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Additional water added to the sanitizing solution; new reading of 400ppm.
46.731
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment: - Inverted plastic crates are being used as elevated shelving. - Ice coolers are not NSF/ANSI sanitation certified. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed mouse droppings in a storage bin in the rear hallway. New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Low water pressure observed at the handwash sink on the retail counter. New Violation.
46.805
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excess recyclables in the rear storage hallway. New Violation.
46.885
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Premises Cleaning: - Observed one unused undercounter ice machine in the kitchen; remove from the facility. - General floor cleaning needed under and behind equipment. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse droppings) observed in the rear hallway storage area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-ins. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Sponges observed in the 3-compartment sink being used to clean food contact surfaces. New Violation.
46.521(f)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Serving utensils observed stored in room temperature water. New Violation.
46.302
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Nov 20, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-ins.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Inverted plastic crates are being used as elevated shelving.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaks from the plumbing underneath the service area handwash sink and the 'sanitize' bay of the 3-compartment warewash sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed one unused undercounter ice machine in the kitchen.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Oct 13, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Cleaned blenders and single use cups observed stored next to and on the handwash sink in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.301
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: No hot water available at the handwash sinks for proper hand washing. New Violation.
46.131
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue and utensils observed in the handwash sinks in the service and kitchen areas. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 500 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. New Violation.
46.731
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **Application emailed.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front doors open at the start of the inspection; does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food Storage: - Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-ins. - Observed uncovered coolers of ice and food containers in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cardboard and raw, unfinished wooden shelving are not easily cleanable surfaces. New Violation.
46.522
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water generation is not present; hot water heater is not operational. New Violation.
46.805
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Toilet room door observed propped open during the inspection. New Violation.
46.922(d)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed one unused undercounter ice machine in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bambu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bambu on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bambu?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bambu.
Has Bambu's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bambu have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bambu 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 Bambu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bambu is inspected around two times per year on average.
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