BAMBOO
1567 E SILVER STAR RD, Ocoee FL 34761 · 407.291.0100
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Employee renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Employee renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Employee removed chicken on sheet pans from over beef on sheet pan and Beef over shrimp in stand up reach in freezer next to exit door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance in ware washing area. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On top of reach in freezer lid in ware washing area.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed cup in bulk container of rice in dry storage.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee printed license during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and jacket on shelf with dry storage items.
Food stored on floor. Employee removed boxes of chicken on floor of walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee removed salmon on bottom of prep table thawing at room temperature and placed in reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On all bulk containers of rice,sugar and corn starch.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef skewers over cooked pork in prep cooler. Operator removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Salmon out of its original package over cooked pork out of its original package in front lobby freezer
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry rice, corn starch, sugar. Operator immefiately removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee Drink on prep table. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in back behnd chest freezer
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator removed
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between prep table. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top Shelf above prep tables -Gaskets in freezer at end of cook line -Shelf above freeze and microwave -Gaskets in freezer in back kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks over tea in cooler. Operator removed
Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet at Triple sink is leaking.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on soiled top shelf above prep table
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused soda fountain
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, cornstarch
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer soiled Rice pot soiled cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs thawing no date marking Operator date marked ribs
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior dish machine soiled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing tight fitting
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in vinegar mixer
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard on bottom prep table
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged back area falling And front kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove base broken by back door
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink on prep table and top of shelf on cook line Operator removed drinks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table Operator removed Employee belongings at sushi station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor damaged under warewash
Food stored on floor. Bucket of vinegar stored on floor
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind chest freezer hole in wall
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment cook line soiled Area around soda fountain nozzles soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Single service to go abodes stored on soiled shelf front counter sushi area
Stored food not covered. Stored food not protected fish in chest freezer back area
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Drill on shelf in storage
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and ceiling soiled in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel stored on sushi line counter
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink pitcher other drink utensils.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lower table on cookline
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on cutting board. Manager removed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dry storage area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. #10 for bamboo shoots used to store mushrooms. Staff discarded.
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink pitcher other drink utensils.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink at sushi bar not operational.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lower table on cookline
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on cutting board. Manager removed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Dry storage area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. #10 for bamboo shoots used to store mushrooms. Staff discarded.
Feb 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice, fresh garlic and oil.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink next to drink station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed utensils in sink.
Ceiling tile missing. At drink station
Food stored on floor. Case of sugar next to boba station
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table. Staff removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.fan cover in walk-in cooler
Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice, fresh garlic and oil.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink next to drink station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed utensils in sink.
Ceiling tile missing. At drink station
Food stored on floor. Case of sugar next to boba station
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table. Staff removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.fan cover in walk-in cooler
Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler ceiling
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on prep table next to make table. Staff removed.
Food stored on floor. Oil. Staff put on shelf
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make tables. Cook removed.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower part of prep table in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over cook line and counter tops throughout kitchen. Fan cover in walk-in cooler
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go bowls on cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado in make table with sushi meats at bar. Manager removed avocados.
Walk- in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in large plastic container. Addedname flour.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.