BAMBOO GARDEN
370 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida, 32218
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers -exterior reach in cooler doors and handles -filters on hood suppression system -speed racks -shelves under prep tables - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic single service jug used as rice scoop. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -take out utensils in front lobby Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 33-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -hand sink in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over dumpling wrappers in reach in cooler -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryers -exterior reach in cooler doors and handles -filters on hood suppression system -speed racks -shelves under prep tables
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -reach in cooler on cook line
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic single service jug used as rice scoop. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -take out utensils in front lobby Repeat Violation
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -hand sink in back kitchen
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over dumpling wrappers in reach in cooler -raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg roll (59F - Cold Holding, ); breaded chicken wing (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); ranch in cooler near front counter. All held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Reckeck...egg rolls 51F, breaded chicken wing 50F, raw chicken 47F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken and cooked noodles in walk in cooler
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. -cook line
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -prepped onions in container in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under prep table on cook line -fans over rice containers in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -faucet at mop sink Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic single service jug used as rice scoop
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go containers in front lobby -to go silver front lobby
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employees on cook line cooking, touching equipment with no hand wash and no glove wearing. Educated operator
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over open can of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork dumplings (47F - Cold Holding);, after 30 minutes 44F. roasted pork (51F - Cold Holding), after 30 minutes 47F...reach in cooler on cook line. Held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles in walk in cooler covered, sweet and sour chicken cooling at room temperature. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -2 hand wash sinks in kitchen. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: hood suppression filters heavily soiled exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: mop sink is leaking **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
20
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in celery in walk in cooler -in rice container in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -heavily soiled throughout the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -soiled cardboard lining shelves and bottom of prep table in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment and throughout the establishment Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 10-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -stored on egg crates Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -cardboard covering egg rolls in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee cut green onions without washing prior to Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -cabbage and egg rolls in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -rice in gray tubs in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-11-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -heavily, heavily soiled utensils throughout the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles and cooked chicken cooling at room temperature in hot kitchen for 1 hour 15 minutes, both were 86F. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler for rapid chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -gray tubs holding rice on back line Interior reach in coolers and freezers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both handwash sinks in kitchen blocked by trash cans Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -per operator, cooked noodles, cooked pork, egg rolls Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 27 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 20 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
23
Total
34
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - All Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in celery in walk in cooler -in rice container in kitchen Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -heavily soiled throughout the establishment Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -soiled cardboard lining shelves and bottom of prep table in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -notebook and phone on top of canned goods Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment and throughout the establishment Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between two prep tables. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. -in rice container in kitchen -tongs in raw chicken in front reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -stored on egg crates Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -cardboard covering egg rolls in walk in cooler. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee cut green onions without washing prior to Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -cabbage and egg rolls in walk in cooler Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the establishment Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. --3 dented cans bamboo shoots, 1 can hoisin sauce Warning
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -rice in gray tubs in kitchen Warning
- 22-11-5:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -heavily, heavily soiled utensils throughout the establishment. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); roasted pork (53F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator. Warning
- 52-06-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops. -lunch special Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles and cooked chicken cooling at room temperature in hot kitchen for 1 hour 15 minutes, both were 86F. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler for rapid chill. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -gray tubs holding rice on back line Interior reach in coolers and freezers Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both handwash sinks in kitchen blocked by trash cans Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -per operator, cooked noodles, cooked pork, egg rolls Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 34 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 23 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top reach in cooler on cooks line
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by back door Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Several Lights not functioning by hand sink by three compartment sink
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On dry item shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator and he hung up Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brillo scrubber in hand sink by three compartment sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).