BAMBOO GARDEN
2430 US HIGHWAY 27 STE 340 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34714
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. –3 dented cans bamboo shoots, 1 can hoisin sauce **Warning**
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -rice in gray tubs in kitchen **Warning**
22-11-5High Priority – Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. -heavily, heavily soiled utensils throughout the establishment. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken and raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -raw shell eggs (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); roasted pork (53F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F – Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); roasted pork (53F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F – Cold Holding), all held more than four hours per operator. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
52-06-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised scallops on the menu/menu board but served imitation scallops. -lunch special **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -cooked noodles and cooked chicken cooling at room temperature in hot kitchen for 1 hour 15 minutes, both were 86F. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -gray tubs holding rice on back line Interior reach in coolers and freezers **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both handwash sinks in kitchen blocked by trash cans **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -per operator, cooked noodles, cooked pork, egg rolls **Warning**
Basic 23
22-16-4Basic – All Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in celery in walk in cooler -in rice container in kitchen **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -heavily soiled throughout the establishment **Warning**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -soiled cardboard lining shelves and bottom of prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -notebook and phone on top of canned goods **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach-in coolers, reach in freezers, walk in cooler. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment and throughout the establishment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between two prep tables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in rice container in kitchen -tongs in raw chicken in front reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -stored on egg crates **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. -cardboard covering egg rolls in walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers and freezers heavily soiled. -hood suppression filters heavily soiled -all storage shelves heavily soiled -exterior of smoker -sides of cooking equipment -fans dusty near rice area -exterior of all food storage container -exterior of upright reach in freezer and white reach in freezer **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -2 handsinks cold water not working and mop sink is leaking **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee cut green onions without washing prior to **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -cabbage and egg rolls in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout the establishment **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:39 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.