BAMBOO BISTRO ASIAN FUSION
700 N US HWY 441/27, Lady Lake FL 32159 · 352-750-9998
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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APR 25
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AUG 26
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Cook cutting egg rolls with bare hands.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Cook cutting egg rolls with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Egg rolls 72f, Chicken nuggets 72f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
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 cannot be determined. -Operator determined correct time.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Jun.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Bag of apples in rear hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow bottle in ware wash.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Rear hand sink. Operator turned valve on.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Round cutting board in ware wash.
Food stored on floor. -2 bags of brown rice. -Noodles and beef in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under table in ware wash.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Shelving under soup warmers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Fish in standing water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw shell eggs stored behind cooked noodles in prep cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over sliced carrots.
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 cannot be determined. -Sushi rice. Operator determined correct time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Listerine over flour. -WD 40 over tinfoil.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dish racks in ware wash.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -At rear by mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Over rear hand sink. -Over ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all equipment.
Food stored on floor. -Case of avocados.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Around door in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -At wait station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under prep table in dish area. -Exterior of rice cooker. -Exterior of oven.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Over oven.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut cabbage 58f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
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 cannot be determined. -Manager determined correct time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Plates under prep table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rear hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. -Multiple items in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hand sink in kitchen. -Sushi cooler gaskets.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 9, 2025□ 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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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Filters behind ice machine.
Food stored on floor. -Bags of meat on floor in walk in freezer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -No cold water at rear handsink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of sugar.
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw shrimp and beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cut cabbage 63f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Filters behind ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Under oven. -Floor drain on cookline.
Food stored on floor. -Bags of meat on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -No cold water at rear handsink.
Stored food not covered. -Tempura batter at front kitchen entrance.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -At pass through window.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of sugar.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48f, Beef 49f, Eggs 49f Chicken 64f, Spring rolls 72f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Salmon 50f, Tuna 49f, Escolar 49f, Shrimp 51f.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Room temperature. Advised to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48f, Beef 49f, Eggs 49f Chicken 64f, Spring rolls 72f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Salmon 50f, Tuna 49f, Escolar 49f, Shrimp 51f.
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 cannot be determined. -Sushi rice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Under cutting board in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Rear handsink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot or cold water at rear handsink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Exterior of prep cooler.
Food stored on floor. -Meat in walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving above hand sink in kitchen. -Cart to right of fryers. -Interior of left fryer cabinet.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler across from fryers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Under stove top.
Stored food not covered. -Pork in walk in freezer.
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rear handsink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No date on filter by ice machine.
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over ice cream in walk in freezer.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1, manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring rolls 80f, less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
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 cannot be determined. -Sushi rice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rear handsink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -No chlorine test kit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Yellow bottle in warewash.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -No date on filter by ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Round cutting board.
Food stored on floor. -Case of fish in walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored directly on top of ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Spatula between fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Over stove top.
Stored food not covered. -Fried panko.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Kitchen entrance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of sugar and flour.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -5 lb can oyster sauce.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Nearest to office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over sushi area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cookline equipment.
Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored directly on top of ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under steamer.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In between stove top and wok station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers in rear dry storage.
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.