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BAMBOO DE LA 40

Food safety records indicate BAMBOO DE LA 40 in MIAMI has 10 inspections with a 3.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

13327 Southwest 42nd Street
Florida, 33175
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/2/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3649256

Call Back - Complied

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13467199

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent near ware washing area. Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher concentration reading 0ppm for two cycles. Three compartment sink will be used until repaired. 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. Observed personal cell phone on top of food prep counter in the kitchen. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal food pans were wet nesting on shelving unit near 3CS. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located in the kitchen area and in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled in the inside spray nozzle of 3CS. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered empanadas, yuca, chicken empanadas, carne Molina inside reach in freezer. Operator covered food items with foil. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired Oct. 1, 2025. Observed operator paid and license is renewed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored above RTE soup in the walk in cooler. Operator moved soup to shelving unit over. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) and cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in the front area. Per operator the food items were prepared yesterday. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) and cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in the front area. Per operator the food items were prepared yesterday. Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two metal food pans inside the handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

7/22/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13466736

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8066601

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10877937

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 2 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted next to service window, manager inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open personal bottle water on top front counter. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamales (48F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); oat milk (48F - Cold Holding); chicken tamales (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler. Manager removed product into reach in freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting bard soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Employee washed and stored properly during inspection. Also observed can opener soiled with black substance, employee removed and washed properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled behind front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with water and vinegar not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

2/21/2025· 1y ago

1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, raw pork not covered inside reach in cooler.
  • 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.

9/27/2024· 1y 5mo ago

3 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer inside walk in cooler.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging in the legs of preparation table next to the stove.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at front line reach in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths in preparation table not stored in sanitizer bucket.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face, then engage in food preparation with washing his hands. Employee was coached how and when to wash hands properly.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) cooked veggies (62F - Cold Holding); in Walk in cooler. As per operator established has a partial power outage during the night. They are waiting for FPL to resolve the issue.Stop sale issue.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) cooked veggies (62F - Cold Holding); in Walk in cooler. As per operator established has a partial power outage during the night. They are waiting for FPL to resolve the issue.Stop sale issue.
  • 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. Observed portioned cooked rice in reach in freezer not date marked, as per operator, for more than 24 hours. Also observed noodles portioned in walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours.

6/12/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8506902

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards no longer cleanable at kitchen.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 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. Observed cooked chicken at walk in cooler with no date marking. As per operator from previous day.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed alcohol spray bottle without any label at front counter. Operator placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

1/31/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8506494

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: **Time Extended**

9/22/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8365249

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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 corn flour container. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the cook line. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken sliced over raw pork sausage,in the walk in cooler. Warning
  • 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. 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. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(634 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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