BAMBOO ISLAND BAR

BAMBOO ISLAND BAR in BRADENTON BEACH has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

119 BRIDGE STREET, #200

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10906502

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and cut marks.
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed food preparation table next to single door flip top make station with rust rust on the bottom shelf.
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved water to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740903

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
10-01-5:Basic - 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 scoop in sugar. Operator removed scoop for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site
06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp being thawed at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator placed shrimp under cold running water to thaw. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738946

31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar with sanitizer bucket in it. Operator removed bucket Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed raw smoked salmon on menu without an identifier. Operator corrected menu to identifier. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567948

12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on the kitchen prep table. Operator moved drinks. Corrected On-Site
14-02-4:High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed a copper lined drink cup at the bar. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site
08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over uncut pineapple in the walk in cooler. Operator moved beef. Corrected On-Site
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple clean dishes stored in the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator moved the dishes. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567353

53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360258

06-09-1:Basic - 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. Observed Raw Tuna in 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. Educated Person in charge , Person in charge removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning
35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in dry storage approximately 3 dead roaches. Warning
13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with wrist watch. Educated Person in charge on Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Warning
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Beef over salad Mix Observed in Walk in cooler raw Beef steak over Cheese and fruit platter. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell eggs over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of hand out. Person in charge removed the raw beef and shell eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in dry storage 1 live roach. Warning
11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge read and signed form. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning