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BAMBOO BEACH BAR AND GRILL

13025 VILLAGE BLVD, Madeira Beach FL 33708

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 8 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6216565
Grade history
JUN 24
MAR 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (49F - Cold Holding). All item moved to freezers. Ambient temperature 45F. Retemp: all items 45-46F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022020890Mar 8, 2022May 25, 2022$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Open beer bottle in drink ice well behind bar, staff burned ice and replaced
High priority/08B-56-4
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Open beer bottle in drink ice well behind bar, staff burned ice and replaced
High priority/01B-03-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to ice machine blocked by maintenance tools
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. On floor next to ice machine
Basic/10-14-5
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unpackaged cut fruit in glass cooler in dining area, operator locked
Basic/08B-63-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Per provisos from application dated 1/9/18 THE ICE MACHINE ROOM MUST BE FULLY ENCLOSED WITH SOLID WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING AND DOOR.
Basic/08B-61-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Current ice machine is not in an enclosed space with proper protection. Operator has ordered a new ice machine and is waiting for delivery. Upon delivery, the operator will enclose the space with a lock Time Extended/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · New ice machine and hand sink has been moved to old office which enclosed with smooth floors walls and ceilings, ice machine is not yet up and running. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Plummers currently on site working to relocate hand sink at ice machine. New ice machine not yet up and running Time Extended
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Not secured when not in use
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · New ice machine and hand sink has been moved to old office which enclosed with smooth floors walls and ceilings, ice machine is not yet up and running. Time Extended/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Plummers currently on site working to relocate hand sink at ice machine. New ice machine not yet up and running Time Extended
Dec 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to different location. Wait station containing food and unprotected single service, along with three reach in freezers located under unenclosed patio. Existing trailer that remains is being used for dry storage and freezer storage. Ice machine not located in an enclosed area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Plans not yet submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Remodel plans approved 8/26/24. Inspector reviewed plans during inspection. PLAN REVIEW SPECIFIC PROVISOS: 1) Adequate overhead protection for outside ice machine(s) must be provided. Ice machine(s) must be located in an area protected from customers. Outdoor ice machine(s) must be secured except to load and unload. Ice scoop must be protected from the elements in a covered container. 2) Due to the open nature of the food preparation areas, if the establishment operates with the exterior doors/walls/windows open to the interior, effective air curtains will need to be in operation at all times. If the air curtains prove to be ineffective at preventing environmental contamination to food preparation areas the division reserves the right to readdress this issue and require the installation of solid walls/windows. 3) Reach-in freezer(s)/refrigerator(s)on enclosed patio must be kept locked at all times except when employee access is required. 4) Storage trailer on premis must be kept locked at all times except when employee access is required. GENERAL PROVISOS: 5) If hand washing violations are observed additional hand wash sink(s) may be required. Handwash sinks must be easily accessible at all times. They may not be blocked by storage racks or tables. They cannot be used for any other purposes. They must remain fully stocked with a hand wash sign, soap, and drying devices at all times. 6) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · Operator has resubmitted updated plans and is awaiting approval. Time Extended
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Per provisos from application dated 1/9/18 THE ICE MACHINE ROOM MUST BE FULLY ENCLOSED WITH SOLID WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING AND DOOR.
Basic/08B-61-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Current ice machine is not in an enclosed space with proper protection. Operator has ordered a new ice machine and is waiting for delivery. Upon delivery, the operator will enclose the space with a lock Time Extended/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · New ice machine and hand sink has been moved to old office which enclosed with smooth floors walls and ceilings, ice machine is not yet up and running. Time Extended
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Not secured when not in use
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · New ice machine and hand sink has been moved to old office which enclosed with smooth floors walls and ceilings, ice machine is not yet up and running. Time Extended
Sep 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to different location. Wait station containing food and unprotected single service, along with three reach in freezers located under unenclosed patio. Existing trailer that remains is being used for dry storage and freezer storage. Ice machine not located in an enclosed area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Plans not yet submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Remodel plans approved 8/26/24. Inspector reviewed plans during inspection. PLAN REVIEW SPECIFIC PROVISOS: 1) Adequate overhead protection for outside ice machine(s) must be provided. Ice machine(s) must be located in an area protected from customers. Outdoor ice machine(s) must be secured except to load and unload. Ice scoop must be protected from the elements in a covered container. 2) Due to the open nature of the food preparation areas, if the establishment operates with the exterior doors/walls/windows open to the interior, effective air curtains will need to be in operation at all times. If the air curtains prove to be ineffective at preventing environmental contamination to food preparation areas the division reserves the right to readdress this issue and require the installation of solid walls/windows. 3) Reach-in freezer(s)/refrigerator(s)on enclosed patio must be kept locked at all times except when employee access is required. 4) Storage trailer on premis must be kept locked at all times except when employee access is required. GENERAL PROVISOS: 5) If hand washing violations are observed additional hand wash sink(s) may be required. Handwash sinks must be easily accessible at all times. They may not be blocked by storage racks or tables. They cannot be used for any other purposes. They must remain fully stocked with a hand wash sign, soap, and drying devices at all times. 6) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable. Time Extended
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Per provisos from application dated 1/9/18 THE ICE MACHINE ROOM MUST BE FULLY ENCLOSED WITH SOLID WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING AND DOOR.
Basic/08B-61-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Current ice machine is not in an enclosed space with proper protection. Operator has ordered a new ice machine and is waiting for delivery. Upon delivery, the operator will enclose the space with a lock Time Extended
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler unsecured and customer accessible, area needs a barrier deterring customer access
Basic/08B-63-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Not secured when not in use
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to different location. Wait station containing food and unprotected single service, along with three reach in freezers located under unenclosed patio. Existing trailer that remains is being used for dry storage and freezer storage. Ice machine not located in an enclosed area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Plans not yet submitted. Time Extended
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Per provisos from application dated 1/9/18 THE ICE MACHINE ROOM MUST BE FULLY ENCLOSED WITH SOLID WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING AND DOOR.
Basic/08B-61-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler unsecured and customer accessible, area needs a barrier deterring customer access
Basic/08B-63-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Not secured when not in use
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Jun 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (49F - Cold Holding). All item moved to freezers. Ambient temperature 45F. Retemp: all items 45-46F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food strainer in hand sink behind bar, removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to different location. Wait station containing food and unprotected single service, along with three reach in freezers located under unenclosed patio. Existing trailer that remains is being used for dry storage and freezer storage. Ice machine not located in an enclosed area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside walk-in beer cooler, area cleaned and sanitized
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under outdoor ice machine
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop outside next to ice machine not protected
Basic/10-13-5/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop against liquor bottles at bar, removed for cleaning
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Per provisos from application dated 1/9/18 THE ICE MACHINE ROOM MUST BE FULLY ENCLOSED WITH SOLID WALLS, FLOOR, CEILING AND DOOR.
Basic/08B-61-5/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service stored outdoors on top of beer cooler, moved to interior of storage shed
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws at end of bar not protected
Basic/25-27-4/Warning
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler unsecured and customer accessible, area needs a barrier deterring customer access
Basic/08B-63-4/Warning
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Not secured when not in use
Basic/08B-62-4/Warning
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves in disrepair over triple sink at bar
Basic/14-06-4/Warning

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