BAMBOOS
2675 SW 91 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 3523311522
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed : raw sewage smell on the front line after handwashing. Water was backing up from the floor drain in front of the 3 compartment sink. Employees would have to travel through the liquid to access the ware wash area. Delivery brought in and placed on floor in the same area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023029863 | Mar 3, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water heater flame had gone out, employee relight flame water started running hot.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door propped open, inspector closed door.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile near wok station on cooks line stained brown.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching noodles in reach in cooler on cooks line, employee removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 87F, employee discarded water.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield on ceiling near fryers cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled with old food debris. Hood filters above wok station on cooks line soiled with grease.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Tin foil used to wrap water faucet above soup steam table on cooks line is torn/falling apart.
Feb 10, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 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. Observed : 2 cook line staff touched the exterior of the back screen door on their way in, no hand wash prior to touching small ware.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in the walk-in freezer, not commercially packaged.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed : raw sewage smell on the front line after handwashing. Water was backing up from the floor drain in front of the 3 compartment sink. Employees would have to travel through the liquid to access the ware wash area. Delivery brought in and placed on floor in the same area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee over 60 days, no certification.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : an accumulation of dried food debris on multiple reach-in cooler doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the license was not visible. The owner was able to pull it up on line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : employee water bottles stored over guest canned sodas on the front line. ALSO, a banana stored over food grade bags in dry storage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed : handle of pitcher touching bulk flour, by the walk-in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board/cookware. Observed : wet cloth used under cook line pot.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the exterior of the upright oven and the microwave have dried food debris on them.
Reach-in cooler/kitchen shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed : the prep tables in the kitchen, bottom shelves have surface pitting rust.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed : frozen frys portioned into single use food container.
Stored food not covered. Observed in the walk-in freezer, frozen dumplings not covered. ALSO, in the walk-in cooler, prepped broccoli not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : in the front line reach-in freezer, frozen frys stored in a different container, not labeled as frys.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor under the cook line equipment has build up of grease and soil.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk-in freezer has dried debris on the handle.
Stored food not covered. Observed plant food in the walk-in cooler at 38°, not covered.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor under equipment has buildup.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chicken on a speed rack by the back door, 91-101°. These were placed in the walk-in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop 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: new prep staff lacking employee training, he does not have the Employee Reporting form.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: a wet cloth being used under a cutting board in the back kitchen. The owner looked on line for a substitute item to stabilize the board.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the front line glass doors reach-in cooler, Ambient air thermometer reading 22F, when the Ambient air temperature was 42°.
Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed the bulk seasonings are only labeled in Chinese. A cook staff only reads Spanish. Please add languages to all required items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed an expired license was posted. The current license was found on line and shown to the inspector. Patrick will print tonight and post tomorrow.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water bottle stored on the cook line counter. This was moved below.
Stored food not covered. Observed: in the walk-in cooler, chicken cooked today already at 41°, uncovered. This was then covered. ALSO, chicken cooked today still in a cooling process lacking over head protection. Plastic film was loosely added to these containers.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed: raw beef over raw shrimp in the walk-in freezer. The beef was moved to a lower shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer wipes stored on the prep surface at the end of the cook line. These were moved to cleaning.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed ice cream for employee use not marked and over food for the public. The ice cream was moved to the bottom shelf.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the front line sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm for chlorine. Dumped. Fresh. 0 ppm. Added chlorine to 100 ppm.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed: 3 heavily dented soy sauce cans.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw prepped chicken stored over pasta in the walk-in cooler. Chicken was moved to the bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rangoon by back door, 95F. This was placed in the walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: water dumped into the front line hand wash sink. Staff stop as requested and moved to the 3 compartment sink to finish dumping.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: 2 clear liquid in squeeze bottles, no label. Bleach was added to each one.
Stored food not covered. Observed: cooked food(Rangoon) cooled to below 41F, not covered.
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.