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BAMBOO ASIAN CUISINE

8900 02 S US HWY 1, Port Saint Lucie FL 34952 · 561.699.7886

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6603101
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flys near dish area. Next unannounced inspection per R.Hicks
High priority/35A-02-6
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 chicken over vegetables
High priority/08A-17-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk items, manager removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case cups stored on floor
Basic/25-05-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On rack with sheet pans
Basic/14-06-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk items
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area
Basic/36-32-5
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, and sauces
Basic/08B-38-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Above sheet pans
Basic/14-06-4
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 29, 2025 · Two mangers are certified. Make sure all employees have food handler training with in the first 60 days of hire to avoid administrative complaint on next unannounced inspection. All employees are new and not past 60. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line ambient 50f make sure not to store foods in cooler until it can maintain 41f or below
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · cooker ambient 52f Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 25, 2025 · No tcs food in cooler at this time Time Extended/Return visit Sep 29, 2025 · Cooler found at 52f cold holding Broccoli cooked 52f cold holding , chicken breaded 52f cold holding manager states food was placed in cooler around 12:30 pm advised to rapid chill. All temperatures must be monitored and foods must be kept at 41 f and below. Time Extended
Jul 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line ambient 50f make sure not to store foods in cooler until it can maintain 41f or below
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · cooker ambient 52f Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 25, 2025 · No tcs food in cooler at this time Time Extended
Jul 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breaded 48f cold holding, broccoli cooked 49f cold holding, cabbage 49f cold holding, chicken 49f cold holding, pork 50f cold holding All foods were placed in less than 1 hour advised to raid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Broccoli 47f cooling, egg roll 49f cold holding , chicken breaded 49f cold holding , battered chicken 50f cold holding , Admin Complaint
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line ambient 50f make sure not to store foods in cooler until it can maintain 41f or below
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jul 24, 2025 · cooker ambient 52f Admin Complaint
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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 chicken over raw pork in freezer
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breaded 48f cold holding, broccoli cooked 49f cold holding, cabbage 49f cold holding, chicken 49f cold holding, pork 50f cold holding All foods were placed in less than 1 hour advised to raid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Have each employee fill out day 1 of hire
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk items placed
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line ambient 50f make sure not to store foods in cooler until it can maintain 41f or below
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, case vegetables in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops
Basic/10-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave
Basic/22-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish area
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cooler nest to fryer manager cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors shut but not tight
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling tile missing. In back of house.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In back of the house.
Basic/36-32-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Beside ice machine
Basic/36-03-4
Drain cover(s) missing. On hand sink drains in kitchen
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer not holding temperature. Operator states he is calling to get walk in freezer fixed. Must have walk in freezer working before storing any tcs foods. All foods in freezer must remain frozen and be able to remain frozen before storing foods in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In some units
Basic/05-09-4
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. 2 liters, bulk oil, bag in a box soda
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink near hot water heater
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Jul 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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 manager replaced now 100 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings on hot water heater
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic with oil 55f cold holding, ground beef 54f cold holding, pesto 53f cold, Pasta 55f cold holding, mozzarella 55f cold holding, mozzarella shredded 55f cold holding, ham sliced 55f cold holding, ricotta 55f cold holding, chicken wings 57f cold holding, pesto 53f cold holding,
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic with oil 55f cold holding, ground beef 54f cold holding, pesto 53f cold, Pasta 55f cold holding, mozzarella 55f cold holding, mozzarella shredded 55f cold holding, ham sliced 55f cold holding, ricotta 55f cold holding, chicken wings 57f cold holding, pesto 53f cold holding, left from overnight manager disposed of products Cannoli 46f cold holding, sausage 46f cold holding in walk in cooler deliver came in advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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 and the time removed from temperature control. Manager placed on time
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk salt and sugar
Basic/14-01-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above pizza station
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. 2 liters, bulk oil, bag in a box soda
Basic/08B-38-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor
Basic/25-05-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink near hot water heater
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 23, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tomato on cooks line. Manager disposed of
High priority/01B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flys near dish area. Next unannounced inspection per R.Hicks
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg plant 54f cold holding, ham 55 f cold holding, ricotta 54f cold holding, heavy cream 60f cold holding, butter 60f cold holding, mozzarella 54f cold holding, chicken 55f cold holding, Items were placed on line about 2.5 hours ago advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Store over single service items
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in sink by pizza counter, and on cooks line towels and aprons stored in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooks line
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat and aprons stored through out back of house
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. on cooks line
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. On cooks line hand sink. Employee unclogged drain
Basic/29-19-4/Corrected On-Site

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.