EL GRAN BAMBOO RESTAURANT, BAR & LOUNGE
10325 Hammocks Boulevard
Miami, Florida, 33196
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle stored above preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
- 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 employee phone stored above preparation table.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on preparation table near three compartment sink.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing throughout kitchen.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed salt stored in container with cracked lid.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored in bucket on floor of walk in cooler.
- 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 scoop handle touching salt and rice.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water reaching 80F. **Repeat Violation**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not inverted on table near dish machine.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen empanadas in reach in freezer uncovered.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside bucket at mop sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observe two wet wiping cloths on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from original container not labeled as coffee station.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch wet wiping cloths and then touch single service items
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 7 employees working with no certified food manager on duty.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed hole in ceiling above ice machine **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee walkie talkie stored on cutting board at steam table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored above preparation table. **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
17
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed hole in ceiling in dry storage area. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glass plates not inverted on shelf near dish machine **Warning**
- 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 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 in open container at walk in cooler. As per operator, food has been put for less than 4 hours. Employee opened all the bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves in kitchen. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on steam table. Also observed 1 dead roach on sweet plantains cover. **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 employee walkie talkie stored on cutting board at steam table. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer chest sliding door in disrepair. **Warning**
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by a roach inside the cooked beans at steam table. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensils standing water at 109F at steam table. **Warning**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris. Observed sink nozzle soiled with mold like substance near dish machine. Observed hood filter soiled with grease. **Warning**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee water bottle in RIC near three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor near dish machine. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table in back of kitchen. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasonings removed from original packaging without label in kitchen area near stove. Observed sugar container unlabeled on bar area. **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bag on top of the cooked rice inside the rice cooker. **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 4 ants crawling on top of the cover of the food on steam table. **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in beans on steam table. Stop sale was issued. Observed 1 live roach crawling up wall in back of kitchen near exit door. Also observed 4 live roach crawling on the wall of the three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 live roach in beans on steam table. Stop sale was issued **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 17 basic).