BAMBOO GARDEN
2430 US HIGHWAY 27 STE 340, Clermont FL 34714 · 6784628908
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 57 points better than where it started.
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 and he hung up
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open containers of raw beef and chicken next to packages of peas and carrots in reach in freezer
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. See stop sale. -cooked chicken in kitchen, operator determined time and placed time mark on container
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -rice cooker on back line has residue buildup
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by containers beside cook line, operator moved containers.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Cooked pork in reach in freezer
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -wire skimmer utensil stored on egg crate above roaster, operator discarded egg crate.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above rice on cook line, operator removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -under cooking equipment on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -exterior sides of fryer cabinets and side of grill have residue buildup -speed rack in kitchen is soiled -exterior of sugar and seasoning containers on shelf across from triple sink and near back door -gaskets on walk in cooler door
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic jug cut to act as scoop on cook line
Several lights not functioning in lobby
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -take out utensils for customer self service in boxes on table in lobby
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp over prepped onions in walk in cooler, operator corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -upright reach in cooler in kitchen by triple sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by containers of sauce in kitchen by rice cooker
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -egg rolls in reach in cooler on cook line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -clear bottle of cleaner on shelf under prep table on cook line, operator labeled.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust in front area.
Food stored on floor. -bucket of prepped onions on floor in walk in cooler, operator corrected.
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer in back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior side of fryer -speed rack in back kitchen -exterior of rice cooker in back kitchen -shelf over rice holding area in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of take out containers in back kitchen, operator corrected.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over dumpling wrappers in reach in cooler -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers -exterior reach in cooler doors and handles -filters on hood suppression system -speed racks -shelves under prep tables
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic single service jug used as rice scoop.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -take out utensils in front lobby
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -hand sink in back kitchen
Apr 3, 2025Warning 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over dumpling wrappers in reach in cooler -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg roll (59F - Cold Holding, ); breaded chicken wing (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); ranch in cooler near front counter. All held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Reckeck...egg rolls 51F, breaded chicken wing 50F, raw chicken 47F **Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken and cooked noodles in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers -exterior reach in cooler doors and handles -filters on hood suppression system -speed racks -shelves under prep tables
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -reach in cooler on cook line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic single service jug used as rice scoop.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -take out utensils in front lobby
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -hand sink in back kitchen
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 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. -employees on cook line cooking, touching equipment with no hand wash and no glove wearing. Educated operator
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over open can of soy sauce in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork dumplings (47F - Cold Holding);, after 30 minutes 44F. roasted pork (51F - Cold Holding), after 30 minutes 47F...reach in cooler on cook line. Held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles in walk in cooler covered, sweet and sour chicken cooling at room temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -2 hand wash sinks in kitchen.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. -cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Food stored on floor. -prepped onions in container in walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under prep table on cook line -fans over rice containers in kitchen
Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet at mop sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic single service jug used as rice scoop
Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go containers in front lobby -to go silver front lobby
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler.
Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking
May 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority4 Intermediate20 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -rice in gray tubs in kitchen
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -heavily, heavily soiled utensils throughout the establishment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles and cooked chicken cooling at room temperature in hot kitchen for 1 hour 15 minutes, both were 86F. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -gray tubs holding rice on back line Interior reach in coolers and freezers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both handwash sinks in kitchen blocked by trash cans
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -per operator, cooked noodles, cooked pork, egg rolls
All Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in celery in walk in cooler -in rice container in kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -heavily soiled throughout the establishment
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -soiled cardboard lining shelves and bottom of prep table in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment and throughout the establishment
Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in kitchen
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -stored on egg crates
Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -cardboard covering egg rolls in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee cut green onions without washing prior to
Stored food not covered. -cabbage and egg rolls in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the establishment
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 34 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate23 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. --3 dented cans bamboo shoots, 1 can hoisin sauce
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -rice in gray tubs in kitchen
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -heavily, heavily soiled utensils throughout the establishment.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator.
Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops. -lunch special
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles and cooked chicken cooling at room temperature in hot kitchen for 1 hour 15 minutes, both were 86F. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler for rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -gray tubs holding rice on back line Interior reach in coolers and freezers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both handwash sinks in kitchen blocked by trash cans
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -per operator, cooked noodles, cooked pork, egg rolls
All Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in celery in walk in cooler -in rice container in kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -heavily soiled throughout the establishment
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -soiled cardboard lining shelves and bottom of prep table in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -notebook and phone on top of canned goods
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment and throughout the establishment
Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between two prep tables.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in rice container in kitchen -tongs in raw chicken in front reach in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -stored on egg crates
Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -cardboard covering egg rolls in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee cut green onions without washing prior to
Stored food not covered. -cabbage and egg rolls in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the establishment
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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 and he hung up
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brillo scrubber in hand sink by three compartment sink
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by back door
Several Lights not functioning by hand sink by three compartment sink
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On dry item shelf
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