Bradenton Beach, Manatee County

BAMBOO ISLAND BAR

119 BRIDGE STREET, #200, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
Bradenton Beach
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24561294

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over sauces in 2 reach-in cooler on cookline. Operator moved bacon to bottom of reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24561293

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 24561292

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon on the menu without an identifier. Operator added identifier to smoked salmon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 24120015

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and cut marks.

14-11-5

Detail 24120014

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed food preparation table next to single door flip top make station with rust rust on the bottom shelf.

08B-38-4

Detail 24120016

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved water to shelf. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23764065

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23764064

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in sugar. Operator removed scoop for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23764066

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp being thawed at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator placed shrimp under cold running water to thaw. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23416612

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar with sanitizer bucket in it. Operator removed bucket Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02B-04-5

Detail 23416611

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed raw smoked salmon on menu without an identifier. Operator corrected menu to identifier. Corrected On-Site

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

14-02-4

Detail 22807964

High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed a copper lined drink cup at the bar. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 22807962

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over uncut pineapple in the walk in cooler. Operator moved beef. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22807961

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple clean dishes stored in the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator moved the dishes. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22807963

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on the kitchen prep table. Operator moved drinks. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 22491230

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: Time Extended

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22487724

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Beef over salad Mix Observed in Walk in cooler raw Beef steak over Cheese and fruit platter. Observed in Walk in cooler raw shell eggs over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of hand out. Person in charge removed the raw beef and shell eggs. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 22487719

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed in dry storage 1 live roach. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22487718

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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge read and signed form. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22487723

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. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22487722

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Raw Tuna in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated Person in charge , Person in charge removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22487721

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed in dry storage approximately 3 dead roaches. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22487720

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing food with wrist watch. Educated Person in charge on Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed watch and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22487717

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Warning

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 21874437

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on hair restraint and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge charge on hand washing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21874439

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Shell Eggs of Bottle beverage in Walk in cooler Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21874438

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Fish over Cooked Pork in Reach in cooler across from Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed Cooked Pork. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 21680251

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed small table stored in front of hand washing sink in bar. Operator moved table to other side Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 21680252

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.