BAMBOO DE LA 40
13327 SW 42ND ST, Miami FL 33175 · 3058785570
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired Oct. 1, 2025. Observed operator paid and license is renewed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over marinade beef inside WIC.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow at hose under 3 compartment sink.
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. Observed 2 new hired less than 60 days without employee reporting agreement, manager printed and employees signed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked and portion pork belly inside WIC, as per cook from previous day.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent near ware washing area.
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired Oct. 1, 2025. Observed operator paid and license is renewed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored above RTE soup in the walk in cooler. Operator moved soup to shelving unit over.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) and cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in the front area. Per operator the food items were prepared yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) and cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in the front area. Per operator the food items were prepared yesterday. Operator discarded items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two metal food pans inside the handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed pans.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent near ware washing area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher concentration reading 0ppm for two cycles. Three compartment sink will be used until repaired.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on top of food prep counter in the kitchen. Operator removed the cell phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal food pans were wet nesting on shelving unit near 3CS.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located in the kitchen area and in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled in the inside spray nozzle of 3CS.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered empanadas, yuca, chicken empanadas, carne Molina inside reach in freezer. Operator covered food items with foil.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamales (48F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); oat milk (48F - Cold Holding); chicken tamales (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler. Manager removed product into reach in freezer during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting bard soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Employee washed and stored properly during inspection. Also observed can opener soiled with black substance, employee removed and washed properly during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled behind front counter. Manager labeled during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with water and vinegar not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled properly during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted next to service window, manager inverted during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open personal bottle water on top front counter. Employee removed and discarded during inspection.
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, raw pork not covered inside reach in cooler.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face, then engage in food preparation with washing his hands. Employee was coached how and when to wash hands properly.
Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) cooked veggies (62F - Cold Holding); in Walk in cooler. As per operator established has a partial power outage during the night. They are waiting for FPL to resolve the issue.Stop sale issue.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) cooked veggies (62F - Cold Holding); in Walk in cooler. As per operator established has a partial power outage during the night. They are waiting for FPL to resolve the issue.Stop sale issue.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed portioned cooked rice in reach in freezer not date marked, as per operator, for more than 24 hours. Also observed noodles portioned in walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer inside walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging in the legs of preparation table next to the stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at front line reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths in preparation table not stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at walk in cooler with no date marking. As per operator from previous day.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed alcohol spray bottle without any label at front counter. Operator placed label on spray bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards no longer cleanable at kitchen.
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the cook line.
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken sliced over raw pork sausage,in the walk in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In corn flour container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the cook line.
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.