Tamiami, Miami-Dade County

BAMBOO DE LA 40

13327 SW 42ND ST, Tamiami, FL 33175

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 2, 2026
City
Tamiami
County
Miami-Dade
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.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 24405011

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent near ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Observed soiled vent near ware washing area. Time Extended

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 24388500

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired Oct. 1, 2025. Observed operator paid and license is renewed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24388498

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored above RTE soup in the walk in cooler. Operator moved soup to shelving unit over. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24388509

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) and cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in the front area. Per operator the food items were prepared yesterday. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24388499

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) and cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in the front area. Per operator the food items were prepared yesterday. Operator discarded items. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24388502

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two metal food pans inside the handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator removed pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24388506

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent near ware washing area. Warning

16-55-4

Detail 24388501

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher concentration reading 0ppm for two cycles. Three compartment sink will be used until repaired. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24388503

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on top of food prep counter in the kitchen. Operator removed the cell phone. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24388505

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal food pans were wet nesting on shelving unit near 3CS. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24388504

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the reach in freezer located in the kitchen area and in the walk in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24388507

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled in the inside spray nozzle of 3CS. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24388508

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered empanadas, yuca, chicken empanadas, carne Molina inside reach in freezer. Operator covered food items with foil. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23886926

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork tamales (48F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); oat milk (48F - Cold Holding); chicken tamales (48F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler. Manager removed product into reach in freezer during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23886921

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting bard soiled with food debris on top preparation table. Employee washed and stored properly during inspection. Also observed can opener soiled with black substance, employee removed and washed properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23886920

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 23886924

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed metal container with sugar not labeled behind front counter. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23886923

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with water and vinegar not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23886922

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted next to service window, manager inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23886925

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open personal bottle water on top front counter. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-11-5

Detail 21201683

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork stored above cans of soda in walk in cooler. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21201688

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish over cooked chorizo in reach in cooler next to steam table. Manager moved raw fish to lower rack. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21201690

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at prep area next to steam table. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21201685

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/ Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21201694

Intermediate - 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. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21201687

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning

24-14-4

Detail 21201691

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a spatula stored between the three compartment sink and the wall. Manager had it removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 21201689

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed food and drinks stored above food and prep areas, on top of prep area as well as above reach in next to steam table. Manager had drinks removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21201686

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap on bottom corner of exit door. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21201682

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plantains stored on the floor next to dish machine. Manager had the box raised above the floor at least 6". Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21201684

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 88°F next to stove. Manager had them removed and washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21201692

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of raw fish not covered stored in walk in cooler. Manager had it cover. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21201693

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel not stored in sanitizer at prep table next to three compartment sink. Warning

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 23575982

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator.

08B-12-5

Detail 23575983

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, raw pork not covered inside reach in cooler.

Sep 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-10-4

Detail 23178408

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face, then engage in food preparation with washing his hands. Employee was coached how and when to wash hands properly.

03A-02-5

Detail 23178406

High Priority - Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) cooked veggies (62F - Cold Holding); in Walk in cooler. As per operator established has a partial power outage during the night. They are waiting for FPL to resolve the issue.Stop sale issue.

01B-02-5

Detail 23178403

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) cooked veggies (62F - Cold Holding); in Walk in cooler. As per operator established has a partial power outage during the night. They are waiting for FPL to resolve the issue.Stop sale issue.

02C-02-5

Detail 23178405

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed portioned cooked rice in reach in freezer not date marked, as per operator, for more than 24 hours. Also observed noodles portioned in walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator for more than 24 hours.

14-69-4

Detail 23178402

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer inside walk in cooler.

10-20-4

Detail 23178407

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging in the legs of preparation table next to the stove.

23-03-4

Detail 23178404

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at front line reach in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 23178401

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths in preparation table not stored in sanitizer bucket.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 22923635

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

02C-02-5

Detail 22923636

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at walk in cooler with no date marking. As per operator from previous day.

41-17-4

Detail 22923634

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed alcohol spray bottle without any label at front counter. Operator placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22923633

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards no longer cleanable at kitchen.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 22606061

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22307825

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken sliced over raw pork sausage,in the walk in cooler. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22307822

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22307821

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. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22307824

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In corn flour container. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22307823

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both oven in the cook line. Warning

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 21793286

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed the use of non food-grade bags used to store food in chest freezer inside walk in cooler

08A-17-6

Detail 21793294

High 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. Observed raw fish over raw empanadas in upright freezer in walk in cooler

29-34-4

Detail 21793292

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Above three compartment sink

22-02-4

Detail 21793288

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled next to steam table.

02D-02-4

Detail 21793287

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed packs of beef for sancocho inside a container not labeled or dated.

22-08-4

Detail 21793291

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled with food debris

38-07-4

Detail 21793289

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed a light not shielded above dish machine.

23-03-4

Detail 21793290

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on upright freezer torn next to walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 21793293

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pans with wedged tomatoes, shredded lettuce bacon stored not labeled in walk in cooler

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20759114

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Manager reviewed the dishwasher machine and adjusted the chlorine sanitizer. Final concentration 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20759110

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked vegetables and cooked beef at walk in cooler. Manager relocated the raw products to the bottom part of the shelves. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 20759118

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tomatoes sauce marked 12-24-2021 at reach in cooler preparation area. Manager discarded the product. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20759115

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains soup (112 - Hot Holding) and cooked fish (121 - Hot Holding) at preparation table and steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the stove to be reheating to 165°F. Final temperature 166°F. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20759109

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20759111

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-01-5

Detail 20759116

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 in-use utensil with handle on the rice. Operator removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20759113

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-used utensils in water at 79°F. Operator moved the utensils to be washed and stored in hot water at 167°F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20759117

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked skin pork not covered at walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 20759119

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At front counter.

02D-01-5

Detail 20759112

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not identified by common name Repeat Violation

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 20356670

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm.

31A-11-4

Detail 20356673

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a case of disposable gloves in handwash sink located in front counter.

36-37-5

Detail 20356666

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, in back food preparation area.

36-32-5

Detail 20356671

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage in back food preparation area.

10-17-4

Detail 20356669

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between the wall and three compartment sink.

10-07-4

Detail 20356672

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in standing water at 93°F.

21-07-4

Detail 20356668

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm.

02D-01-5

Detail 20356667

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle with oil not identified.