BAMBOO CREEK CHINA BISTRO

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots. Operator moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with dark mold like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and vents soiled in kitchen area with dust build up.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on kitchen cookline no hair restraint.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between cooler and table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters covers soiled with grease build up.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline has build up.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.

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. Missing on rice. Person in charge time stamped. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dumpings 120F. Person in charge reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In hallway. Person in charge secured. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge emptied water Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket person in charge hung up to dry. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On bottom shelf of both prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Still rusted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Owner needs time. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: Time Extended

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bring back dirty dishes and served customers without washing hands.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen. Repeat Violation

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. Employees zhi and qiyong not informed of responsibility. Emailed operator document for employees to sign. Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink above prep table. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet on arms while cutting cabbage. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen on cook line no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Hood filters on kitchen line soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter; Cream cheese 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Cream cheese placed back into reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server hand washing sink does not have hot water. Person in charge turned hot water on at bottom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop meat in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep tables. Person in charge removed all drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor. Person in charge picked up and moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At back prep table. Person in charge emptied water. Also ice scoop on dirty surface. Person in charge removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed 2 wet wiping clothes under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at server hand washing sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing at room temperature. Still frozen person in charge placed inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Establishment uses a used jug cut off as a scoop.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed person in back cutting ready to eat lemon with bare hands. Addressed immediately and person discarded lemons, washed hands and placed gloves on. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Lemons. Person in charge had barehand contact with lemons.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken, raw beef over prepared sauce. Person in charge moved all to store correctly. Corrected On-Site

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. Missing on shell eggs. Person in charge time stamped. Eggs out 1 hour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In bathroom. Person in charge labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop raw beef. Person in charge removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Person in charge removed scoop and washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop. Then placed scoop in container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs hanging from fryer. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Multiple wet rags under cutting boards. Person in charge removed all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; shrimp not covered. Person in charge covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down. Person in charge hung to dry. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol above dry goods. Person in charge took bottle and put in in a tub with other medicine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook on line with phone in his hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of make on left side; pork 50F; ( - Cold Holding) Person in charge place inside cooler. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

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. Missing on garlic in oil. Person in charge time stamped. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of back hand washing sink. Person in charge moved cart. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Establishment only has 3 certificates.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in sugar and corn starch. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil to store properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from fryer. Person in charge moved tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge emptied container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal food in glass cooler. Person in charge moved personal food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service jugs cut in half. Also, single service to go containers on floor. Person in charge discarded jugs and moved to go boxes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of applesauce in dry storage area. Person in charge segregated to be sent back to supplier. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer chicken on sheet pans no longer commercially packaged stored over package of dumplings. Also in reach in freezer opened package of shrimp stored over cooked chicken. Also, in walk in cooler raw pork stored over buckets of sauces. Person in charge began rearranging. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At server area hand wash sink no soap. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In server area by walk in, tile missing.

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler multiple containers of food stored on floor below bottom shelf. Person in charge began raising. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At self service area forks and spoons not inverted with handle facing up. Person in charge inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, chicken stored uncovered, also, bulk items in dry storage with no cover. Person in charge began covering. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop cooler Cabbage 50°F in overnight per person in charge. Person in charge discarded.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop cooler Cabbage 50°F in overnight per person in charge. Person in charge discarded. In fliptop cooler, pork 49°F. Pork above fill line, person in charge moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

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. No time mark on garlic in oil, cabbage, noodles at cookline. Person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working have expired food handlers training.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash sink by prep sink area.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle of unlabeled chemical near take out window.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from fryer, person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor, person in charge began moving off of floor. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp in reach in freezer uncovered, non cooling items in the walk in cooler uncovered. Person in charge began covering items. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, person in charge moved to walk in to finish thawing. Corrected On-Site