BAMBOO EXPRESS
With 7 inspections documented, BAMBOO EXPRESS maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
6016 San Jose Boulevard West
Jacksonville, Florida, 32217
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/20/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13634079
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13500641
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of rear microwave.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled top of rear oven ( not used ). Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand Wash Sink next to Three compartment sink not functional. Faucet Handles do not turn due o excessive calcium build up.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered soy sauce bucket in walk in cooler.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Chipped laminated bowl used as scoop
- 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. Food service employee entered from outside then engaged in Food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw chicken over open container of soy sauce. Covered by manger. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Emailed sign
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at rear Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink and kitchen Hand Wash Sink and bathroom Hand Wash Sink. Warning
8/21/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10956330
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep tale. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Rear Hand Wash Sink faucet does not function. Unable to turn on water. Faucets stuck.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Expired 6/1/2025 License paid at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at rear Hand Wash Sink.
10/25/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8880108
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 7 basic
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Front bathroom door left open. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Frontline restroom with no self closing mechanism. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped Laminated bowl used as scoop.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of chicken on floor In walk in cooler.
- 08B-50-4:Basic - Foods stored on non food contact material. Cooked chicken stored in used box. Walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Sprouts , vegetables, sauce.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 (Licensed paid for by owner during inspection. ) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over opened milk Container in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
9/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8791740
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 3 int, 5 basic
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on restroom door.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables and open sauce containers in walk in cooler.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Apron in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle of windex at rear kitchen.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet turned off at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Per Person In Charge. Leak at sink. Needs to replace washer. Work in progress.
3/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8506048
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 5 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor Kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in rear reach in freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered bags of flour. Kitchen.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked laminated bowl. Used as scoop. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Three compartment sink faucet.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand wash sink by Three compartment sink.
9/20/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8390470
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on bathroom door.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In use Employee apron by cooked chicken nuggets on rack in kitchen. Moved by manager. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor by rear dry goods. Boxed raw chicken n floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed Cut broccoli placed in same delivery box.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked , chipped laminated bowls, used as scoop , in make table.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Stored food in soiled containers. Cooked chicken nuggets in original raw chicken box lid. Manager cooked chicken again and placed cooked chicken in food grain container. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in rear Hand wash sink.
- 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Small child in kitchen / cookline area.