BAMBOO EXPRESS
6016 SAN JOSE BLVD W, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904-955-9910
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015000225 | Dec 15, 2014 | Mar 10, 2015 | $300 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken in container stored over lidded bucket of sauce. In reach in freezer raw ground pork stored over cooked chicken. Person in charge began rearranging.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Steamed broccoli, chicken in bowl stored above fill line in make line reach in cooler overnight at 50-52F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steamed broccoli, chicken in bowl stored above fill line in make line reach in cooler overnight at 50-52F. Person in charge discarded. In far left three door reach in cooler chicken, egg rolls at 51-52F. Person in charge states has been in unit less than 1 hour. Moved to reach in freezer, Retemped at 43-50 by end of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink by triple sink is inaccessible during inspection due to water off to repair, pipe removed from sink.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed edge missing on lid to bulk flour container in use during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler personal food stored above/ along side food to be served to customers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulated on floor at cookline. Also, ceiling tiles with holes observed in storage area in back kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard lid in which raw chicken was delivered being utilized to drain grease from cooked chicken. Person in charge moved to colander.
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Warning 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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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee entered from outside then engaged in Food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw chicken over open container of soy sauce. Covered by manger.
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. Emailed sign
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at rear Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink and kitchen Hand Wash Sink and bathroom Hand Wash Sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of rear microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled top of rear oven ( not used ). Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand Wash Sink next to Three compartment sink not functional. Faucet Handles do not turn due o excessive calcium build up.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered soy sauce bucket in walk in cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Chipped laminated bowl used as scoop
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Expired 6/1/2025 License paid at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at rear Hand Wash Sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep tale. Moved by manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Rear Hand Wash Sink faucet does not function. Unable to turn on water. Faucets stuck.
Oct 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 (Licensed paid for by owner during inspection. )
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over opened milk Container in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Front bathroom door left open.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Frontline restroom with no self closing mechanism.
Equipment in poor repair. Chipped Laminated bowl used as scoop.
Food stored on floor. Tub of chicken on floor In walk in cooler.
Foods stored on non food contact material. Cooked chicken stored in used box. Walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Sprouts, vegetables, sauce.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Apron in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle of windex at rear kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet turned off at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Per Person In Charge. Leak at sink. Needs to replace washer. Work in progress.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on restroom door.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables and open sauce containers in walk in cooler.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand wash sink by Three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in rear reach in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered bags of flour. Kitchen.
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked laminated bowl. Used as scoop.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Three compartment sink faucet.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stored food in soiled containers. Cooked chicken nuggets in original raw chicken box lid. Manager cooked chicken again and placed cooked chicken in food grain container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in rear Hand wash sink.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Small child in kitchen / cookline area.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on bathroom door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In use Employee apron by cooked chicken nuggets on rack in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor by rear dry goods. Boxed raw chicken n floor in kitchen.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed Cut broccoli placed in same delivery box.
Utensils in poor condition. Cracked, chipped laminated bowls, used as scoop, in make table.
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.