BAMBOO GARDEN
5010 CLARK RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 6462884477
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer under preparation table soiled with dust and debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upright freezer 4-5" from corner blocking access to hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on any food in walk in cooler or reach in cooler.
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Food stored on floor.Observed oil tubs on floor outside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork defrosting on table I near triple sink. Operator placed in walk in cooler. Product was still partially frozen.
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed cleaver between reach in cooler and preparation table. Cook removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored slicer under table with food debris.
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. Observed all training certificates expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can and deli container in sugar, rice, and cornstarch without handles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed cleaver between reach in cooler and preparation table. Cook removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Observed plastic spoons with handles not in same direction. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink near back door blocked with mop bucket and food buckets with old oil. Cook removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator corrected by adding paper towels to 2 hand sinks in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle scoops in bulk food bins. Cook removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table and in reach in cooler over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drinks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on dumpster shared with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed spoons and forks with handles not in same direction on front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Stored food not covered.Observed pork and beef not covered in chest freezer.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler shell eggs stored over sauce. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink by chest freezer. Operator added towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in cooler. Observed handles on walk in cooler and refrigerator soiled.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.Observed single use plastic spoons and forks handles not in same direction at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornstarch not identified in bulk can, operator corrected during inspection.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed can and deli container in rice, sugar, and salt containers.,As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.Printed for operation and manager had employees read and sign.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle deli containers used as scoops in sugar and cornstarch bins.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing in hood system.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in 2 freezer chests. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching cornstarch in bulk bin.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
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