BAMBOO RESTAURANT
10325 Hammocks Boulevard
Miami, Florida, 33196
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door exterior/door handle soiled at the prep station.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located across steam table with torn gasket.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board at prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at the cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer located in back prep area with shelves rusted.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed hoods soiled with grease. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed hoods soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm). Employee primed line. Final reading, 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed chlorine dish machine at 0PPM. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside container of rice at storage cabinets at hallway. Manager removed cup. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of peeled raw potatoes stored in floor at cook line. Employee placed container on table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf containing sugar soiled with old food debris at hallway leading to bathrooms. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm). Employee primed line. Final reading, 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manager certificate for Maribel Bolivar expired on 8-8-23. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed all employees training certificates expired on 8-4-24. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice inside storage cabinet at hallway not covered.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch garbage can and then began portioning food. Observed cook pick up tongs from floor and then touched clean plates. Person in charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in Front of hand sink at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons stored inside hand sink at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves inside cabinets at hallway soiled with food debris.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.
- 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 written procedures via email to person in charge.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer near ware washing area soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal strainer stored inside hand sink at cook line. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Paola and Maritza expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).