Vero Beach South, Indian River County

BAMBUU ASIAN EATERY

5135 20 ST #108, Vero Beach South, FL 32966

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Jan 26, 2026
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

40-06-5

Detail 24325089

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack above rice in dry storage

08B-38-4

Detail 24325085

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of green peppers and fryer oil Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24325088

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to 3 bay . Printed sign for manager Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 24325086

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-12-5

Detail 24325087

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk bin cornstarch missing lid. Bulk salt bin on cooks line on storage shelf Corrected On-Site

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23930785

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates expired July 5,2025 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Time Extended

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-16-4

Detail 23921334

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began working with wontons without washing hands. Educated manager Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23921332

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies in kitchen Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23921328

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over veggies in cook line cooler - boxes of raw chicken stored next to raw cabbage in tall cooler. Advised employee to separate Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23921337

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 61f. Cold holding. Tofu 51f cold holding. ; In reach in cooler. Door was not fully shut. Advised to rapid chill cooked noodles (73F); cut cabbage (89F) sitting out on counter. Employee states it was sitting out for 45 minutes. Employee moved to freezer to rapid chill Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23921329

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates expired July 5,2025 Warning

28-02-4

Detail 23921330

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler condensation dripping into container on floor Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23921333

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23921331

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line cooler door in poor repair. Door does not easily close Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23921336

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floors have standing water Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23921335

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall reach in cooler has chicken juice standing in bottom of cooler. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23921327

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over sauces in walk in cooler Warning

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23584911

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23584909

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils. Items were removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23584910

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on slicer. Employee energy drink in reach in cooler

14-11-5

Detail 23584907

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cool in back area

14-72-4

Detail 23584906

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Row of hood filters missing on left end of cooks line. Hood filters are being soaked

08B-38-4

Detail 23584908

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on cooks line Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23584913

Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons in walk in freezer

21-38-4

Detail 23584912

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cooks line

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 23149627

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled raw eggs over ready made Mongolian sauce in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23149630

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs found at 45f. In walk in cooler overnight. Employee threw away. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23149634

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked noodles and cut cabbage on cooks line. Employee states they are keeping on a 4 hour time plan. States that items have been out for 2 hours. Advised to add time mark.

31A-09-4

Detail 23149633

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils and rags in hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23149636

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for one employee. Manager stated that certificate maybe at other restaurant.

41-17-4

Detail 23149632

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23149626

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

13-03-4

Detail 23149637

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen preparing food without a hair restraint

36-22-4

Detail 23149624

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 23149625

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, bag of sugar on floor in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

14-42-4

Detail 23149629

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Row of filters are missing. Employee stated they were removed to clean

24-05-4

Detail 23149631

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23149628

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean containers with old stickers stuck to them

08B-12-5

Detail 23149635

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk bin of rice in dry storage has no lid

Apr 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22796296

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over prepped vegetables in low boy cooler Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 22796297

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22796294

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline: Cooked noodles and cut cabbage found at room temperature sitting out. Employee stated it has been in service for 1 hour. Advised to move to cooler Walk in cooler: Raw Steak 47f. Cooked noodles 49f (Prepped 1.5 hours ago) Advised to move TCS foods to walk in cooler. cream cheese mixture-49f and Milk 49f. In walk in cooler over night Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22796293

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in walk in cooler

31A-09-4

Detail 22796299

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils being stored in cook line hand sink. Items were removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22796302

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 22796295

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-05-4

Detail 22796301

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted Repeat Violation

28-02-4

Detail 22796292

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Dripping onto containers in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22796300

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce in walk in cooler

16-46-4

Detail 22796298

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22796291

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar bin

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 22619035

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and chicken stored over cut vegetables in reach in cooler on cooks line Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22619040

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage and noodles found at 51F for 3 hours. Advised rapid chill Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22619046

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in hand wash sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22619037

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/ Person in charge states 5 employees are working. General manager came during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22619045

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Employee added label

28-02-4

Detail 22619041

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Draining onto containers in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22619044

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed during inspection Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22619043

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22619039

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22619038

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22619042

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22619047

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22619034

Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice in dry storage has no lid

42-01-4

Detail 22619036

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 22300600

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of ground bean sauce

08A-05-6

Detail 22300594

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and pooled eggs stored over cut vegetables in kitchen flip top Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22300585

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sliced pork found at 93°. Cooked 30 minutes ago. Advised to rapid reheat, but was thrown away Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22300590

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty

31A-09-4

Detail 22300598

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Insert pan in front handwash sink Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22300588

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/ Manager Ricardo came in. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22300592

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow liquid not labeled

32-04-4

Detail 22300595

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms

24-05-4

Detail 22300587

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket

28-02-4

Detail 22300599

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation is draining into pans in walk-in cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 22300589

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed during inspection Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22300591

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 22300586

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones over prep table

08B-38-4

Detail 22300593

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor in rear storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22300597

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

16-46-4

Detail 22300596

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 21761867

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with no proof of training - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07:

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 12

12A-20-4

Detail 21757270

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Cook

08A-05-6

Detail 21757268

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line. Raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over vegetables. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21757267

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom section of main flip top reach in cooler on cook line. raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21757271

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of the oven in kitchen. cooked chicken (78F - Hot Holding). Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21757266

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cups in well on cook line

31B-02-4

Detail 21757275

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator restocked Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21757273

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Multiple new hires have not signed form. Provided operator with paperwork

31B-03-4

Detail 21757272

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator restocked Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21757269

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees with no proof of training

08B-38-4

Detail 21757276

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on the floor under oven Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21757274

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 68°F

29-49-6

Detail 21757265

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom section of main flip top reach in cooler on cook line

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21254236

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shell eggs stored over noodles Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21254232

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork found at 104°. Cooked 30 minutes ago. Recommended rapid reheat Corrective Action Taken

32-04-4

Detail 21254233

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21254235

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil

42-01-4

Detail 21254234

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Jun 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-04-4

Detail 21123868

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's room