Bamboo
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Bamboo three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.
When inspectors have written things up, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Newport restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by various personal belongings in the sink basin in the back kitchen prep space. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Personal belongings were moved during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. The can opener was cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various prepared foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Food items were labeled with the date of preparation during the time of inspection.
3-501.17
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of various dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowls were removed from containers during the time of inspection.
3-304.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back hallway, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
61
Aug 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination (raw chicken over traw beef). Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement is lacking on menus. Statement is visible at order point at time of inspection. Allergen advisory statement to be placed on revised menus.
2-103.11
78
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-602.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in cookline prep unit were observed held at 42-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep unit was observed at an ambient temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Per interview of PIC, foods were recently placed into prep unit at time of establishment opening today. Foods were placed over ice and/or into other refrigeration to blast chill. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cookline prep unit was taken out of service to hold potentially hazardous foods during time of inspection. Cookline prep unit must be repaired/ replaced prior to use.
3-501.16(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as chicken was observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as vegetables in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement was lacking on menus and at order point. Statement was placed at order point at time of inspection. Allergen advisory statement to be placed on revised menus.
2-103.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was placed at handsink during time of inspection.
6-301.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The screen door to the outside, located in the back of kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets for 1 door prep unit lowboy were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of various equipment such as refrigeration units, prep tables, exterior of 3 bay and prep sinks, walk-in cooler shelves and speedracks have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility (especially in walk-in cooler and back prep room) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo?
Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bamboo.
How does Bamboo compare to other restaurants in Newport?
Bamboo most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.
Has Bamboo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bamboo have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bamboo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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