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BAMBUU ASIAN EATERY

2612 S US HWY 27 STE 700/800, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-227-3526

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508917
Grade history
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. -1 in dish/prep area
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority8 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 26 findings
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -observed cook cutting raw chicken, then grabbed clean bowl and cooking utensils and began cooking vegetables
High priority/12A-12-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found. -1 in dish/prep area
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -pooled raw eggs over sauces in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
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
High priority/08A-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Show the remaining 22 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -interior sides and top of ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -pitcher stored in hand sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line, operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -cook line
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Ceiling tiles missing on cook line and front line
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverages on shelf above make table on cook line
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. -boxes of corn starch in back hallway
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -over dry storage shelf by back door in kitchen and over ovens
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning
Light not functioning in kitchen and front line
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of flat top grill -area under large grill -short rack in kitchen across from oven
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -bottle of water in reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of napkins in back hallway
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe underneath and from faucet/handle at triple sink
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of white substance in dry storage and under prep table in kitchen
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
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Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on prep table in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of walk in cooler door are soiled -filters on hood suppression system have residue buildup
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 15, 2026 · -gaskets and sides of walk in cooler door are soiled Time Extended
Mar 11, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 500++, operator diluted, 100 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Ray
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at triple sink -interior of ice machine is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Operator has received training booklets, course and test not given yet Time Extended
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on prep table in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Light not functioning under hood suppression system
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of walk in cooler door are soiled -filters on hood suppression system have residue buildup
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw shrimp and pork in walk in cooler. Operator placed all chicken on bottom shelves
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 500++, operator diluted, 100 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Ray
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at triple sink -interior of ice machine is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink by cook line
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by ice machine
Intermediate/29-28-4/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -on prep table in kitchen
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee on front line is wearing bracelets and scooping food
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall by triple sink
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses.
Basic/10-14-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven door handle on cook line
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -prep table in kitchen
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Light not functioning under hood suppression system
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of walk in cooler door are soiled -filters on hood suppression system have residue buildup
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed cabbage over prepped green beans and broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator placed unwashed cabbage on bottom shelves.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of dough mixer
Basic/23-03-4

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.