BAMBOO GARDEN
5010 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink near back door blocked with mop bucket and food buckets with old oil. Cook removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator corrected by adding paper towels to 2 hand sinks in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle scoops in bulk food bins. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table and in reach in cooler over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on dumpster shared with plaza.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
25-09-4Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed spoons and forks with handles not in same direction on front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered.Observed pork and beef not covered in chest freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.