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BAMBOOZER FOOD TRUCK

5897 WHITFIELD AVE, Sarasota FL 34243

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD5150613
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
High priority/29-04-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed wastewater draining from the bottom of the vehicle onto the ground.
Intermediate/28-09-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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 some employees with no form completed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Return visit Nov 17, 2023 · Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Time Extended
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number posted on exterior of unit.
Basic/50-04-4/Return visit Nov 17, 2023 · Observed no numbers on exterior of trailer. Time Extended
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager training on site.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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 some employees with no form completed.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open employee water bottle on food prep table.
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee with several bracelets on their arms. Employee removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number posted on exterior of unit.
Basic/50-04-4

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.