Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

NEW BAMBOO EXPRESS

5322 KELLY RD, Town 'n' Country, FL 33615

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Jun 2, 2025
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Jun 2, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23801814

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink by barbecue stove in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23801813

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By barbecue stove in kitchen.

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23765987

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of raw dumpling meat stored over tofu in walk-in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 23765992

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of rice and other food debris in handwash sink next to barbecue oven in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 23765988

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23765990

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp, fried chicken wings and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23765989

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

10-07-4

Detail 23765991

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water temped 80 F.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23088150

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line Cold Holding: diced roast pork 45 F, cooked shrimp 45 F, pool egg 50 F, raw beef 48 F, raw chicken 49 F. Operator moved time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in freezer. Re temped: diced roast pork 40 F, cooked shrimp 39 F, pool egg 43 F, raw beef 40 F, raw chicken 41 F. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23088148

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing pads and food debris in hand wash sink at sushi station in kitchen.

06-09-1

Detail 23088149

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. Tuna was still solid frozen thawing in reach-in cooler at sushi station. Operator cut opened package at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23088147

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on top shelf in glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23088151

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 22675639

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and scrubbies in handwash sink at prep area and cook line.

31B-02-4

Detail 22675638

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at prep area and front service counter. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22675640

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved items to shelves. Corrected On-Site

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22188723

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken thighs stored over cooked pork and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Pooled egg stored behind cut onion and other cut vegetables in reach-in cooler on cook line. Raw shrimp stored over cooked breaded chicken in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Operator moved shrimp to lower shelf. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22188727

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22188722

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing bucket stored in handwash sink at sushi station. Operator removed. Observed food debris and scrubbing pads stored in handwash sink at BBQ stove area.

02C-02-5

Detail 22188728

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 22188726

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops stored in standing water at 87 F. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22188724

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

12B-13-4

Detail 22188725

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee energy drink stored in glass door reach-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21701373

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Pooled egg stored behind diced onion and diced carrots. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21701370

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 21701372

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

11-26-1

Detail 21701367

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21701364

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 at front service counter and 1 at kitchen.

12B-02-4

Detail 21701369

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at front food service area next to food and single service food utensils. Employee moved to proper dining area. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front service counter and over reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21701363

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21701365

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 21701366

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

10-07-4

Detail 21701368

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops stored in standing water at 82 F.

23-03-4

Detail 21701371

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Handwash sink soiled with food debris at cook line. Repeat Violation

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21228546

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry food storage shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21228544

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple containers stored in handwash sink at sushi prepping area.

12B-07-4

Detail 21228542

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21228545

Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken and cooked meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21228543

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets. Hood filters. Exterior of the cooking equipments on cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 21228547

Basic - Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken and cut broccoli in walk-in cooler.

Feb 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-08-5

Detail 20895494

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked shrimp in reach in cooler container mixed with raw shrimp. Operator removed Cooked shrimp during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20895495

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 53 f sitting out on table . Employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20895492

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Can opener blade soiled.

41-17-4

Detail 20895496

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 20895497

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in fried rice pot on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20895500

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 20895493

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets on floor. Operator removed from floor. Raw meats in walk-in in freezer soiled. Employee removed from floor. Single service sodas on floor by can storage rack. Corrective Action Taken

10-06-5

Detail 20895499

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in rice bin by back screen door. Operator removed during time of inspection.

10-07-4

Detail 20895491

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 83 f employee removed water.

21-07-4

Detail 20895498

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 40 ppm retested to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-48-5

Detail 20840671

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Household bleach employee went to store and purchased bleach during inspection Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 20840677

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

02C-02-5

Detail 20840672

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, pork, cooked chicken

53B-14-5

Detail 20840675

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.

14-01-5

Detail 20840674

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20840673

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes on dry storage shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20840676

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters cooks line

Oct 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-17-4

Detail 20571216

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

14-01-5

Detail 20571218

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soup containers with no handles stored in white rice and fried rice warmers. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20571214

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at cook line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20571217

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and keys stored over reach-in cooler at cook line. Removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20571219

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen. Observed a case of bottle water stored on floor at front counter. Operator moved items to shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20571215

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic soup containers stored on floor at dining area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 20571213

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site