BLUE BAMBOO
10110 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904.646.1478
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, spring roll, salmon, tuna, duck in make line drawers at 69-71F. Unit off at time of inspection. Person in charge states has been off overnight. In make line fliptop bean sprouts 48F stored above fill line. Person in charge began removing excess.
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over case of salmon. Person in charge over to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken, spring roll, salmon, tuna, duck in make line drawers at 69-71F. Unit off at time of inspection. Person in charge states has been off overnight. Also, 4 cases of rop salmon with instructions to keep frozen thawed in sealed packages in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, spring roll, salmon, tuna, duck in make line drawers at 69-71F. Unit off at time of inspection. Person in charge states has been off overnight. In make line fliptop bean sprouts 48F stored above fill line. Person in charge began removing excess.
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/ Person in charge with training expired 2.2026. Has scheduled to retake. Provided proof via email.
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. No proof of any employee training due to all expired 2023.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Four cases of rop salmon with instructions to keep frozen thawed in sealed packages in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cases of salmon stored in floor under shelving in walk in cooler. Person in charge raised.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee garnishing completed cooked foods with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 Packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages and not cut or pierced.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One unsecured CO2 tank/s at hallway. Secured by manger.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6 Packages of raw tuna in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages and not cut or pierced.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning compound stored next to single service containers. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service to go items stored close to Hand Wash Sink. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine. 0ppm. Person In Charge reset supply line. 100 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked noodles date marked 1/20
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee handled cooked broccoli with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Salt bags on floor by water softener. Boxed foods on floor in walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered Prepped vegetables in walk in cooler.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil mixture, placed about 1 pm, at 68° by cookline. Moved by manager to cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in packaging still uncut. Cut by manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water 73°. Kitchen. Moved by manager
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single Service to go containers by Hand wash sink. Moved by manager
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Service company called at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between coolers. Prep line. Moved by manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
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.