BAMBOO CREEK CHINA BISTRO
800 BELLE TERRE PKWY STE 216 · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32164
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken over raw beef and seafood. Person in charge rearranged all items. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting on cart in front of cook top area; Garlic in oil 81F, eggs 77F; ( – Cold Holding) Sitting out; Noodles 59F, chicken 69F; ( – Cold Holding) In lowboy cooler over night; Low boy; beef 46F; ( – Cold Holding). Time could not be determined. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on cart in front of cook top area; Garlic in oil 81F, eggs 77F; ( – Cold Holding) Sitting out; Noodles 59F, chicken 69F; ( – Cold Holding) In lowboy cooler over night; Low boy; beef 46F; ( – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed in dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back is blocked by cart. Person in charge moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training on all but 1 person.
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop raw meat and rice. Person in charge removed all scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At soda machine; co2 tanks not secured. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining food contact shelves in kitchen.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboards used to line bottom of prep shelves.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees were eating lunch in the kitchen. Addressed immediately and they took their food to dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor. Person in charge picked up and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from fryer. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice; utensils in standing water. Person in charge emptied water **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Squid thawing in standing water, beef thawing on counter. Person in charge placed both in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down on floor. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:01 PM.
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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.