BAMBOO RESTAURANT
9342 SW 56 ST, Miami FL 33165 · 305.595.9208
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 written procedures via email to person in charge.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (127F - Hot Holding) at the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about half an hour. Operator began to reheat to correct parameters.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave door handle inside kitchen area soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler near front service window with torn gaskets.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen floor tiles cracked near cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer located next to three compartment sink with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located near ware washing area with rusted shelves.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located near three compartment sink with soiled interior.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear spray bottle containing oil with no label on top of prep table. Operator labeled.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook line employee crack two raw shelled eggs and immediately touch clean pans without proper hand washing. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser with no label next to dish machine. Operator labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled inside kitchen prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several plastic containers cracked throughout kitchen prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one set of tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at the three compartment sink lower than the flood rim.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning solution stored next to ready to eat sauces at the front register.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in prep area inside kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler located next to dish machine with soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler next to three compartment sink with rusted shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in coffee station a container with sugar out of original packaging with no label.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door exterior/door handle soiled at the prep station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across steam table with torn gasket.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at prep table. Operator removed.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer located in back prep area with shelves rusted.
Nov 19, 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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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Nov 12, 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 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm). Employee primed line. Final reading, 50ppm.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Aug 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm). Employee primed line. Final reading, 50ppm.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manager certificate for Maribel Bolivar expired on 8-8-23.
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 employees training certificates expired on 8-4-24.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of rice at storage cabinets at hallway. Manager removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of peeled raw potatoes stored in floor at cook line. Employee placed container on table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf containing sugar soiled with old food debris at hallway leading to bathrooms.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch garbage can and then began portioning food. Observed cook pick up tongs from floor and then touched clean plates. Person in charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in Front of hand sink at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons stored inside hand sink at cook line.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice inside storage cabinet at hallway not covered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 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 written procedures via email to person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer near ware washing area soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal strainer stored inside hand sink at cook line. Employee removed item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee replenished paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Paola and Maritza expired.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves inside cabinets at hallway soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.
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.