BAMBOO GARDEN CHINESE REST
1232 NE 163 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 331624637
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil mixture at 80°F. operator placed it in reach in cooler. cooked chicken (50°F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47°F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (47°F – Cold Holding) Operator put it in another working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20+ moist rodent droppings underneath the three compartment sink by the back door.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attached to a hose bib underneath the kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/
27-17-4Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand sink in kitchen, hot water is at a low pressure.
Basic 9
35A-20-4Basic – Dead rodent present. Observed a dead mouse trapped on a glue trap behind the ice machine at the front dining area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By the three compartment sink and underneath the cookline.
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Scoop in dipper well. **Corrected On-Site**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
22-04-4Basic – Lime scale build-up on hot water dispenser machine nozzles.
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp at 69°F in standing water. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Wine squeeze bottle
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:51 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.