The Bamboo House

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 17, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Tip of table-mounted can opener is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Note: can opener and holder were cleaned at the time of the inspection.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knives were improperly stored between cooler and prep table on the main cook line.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Note: knives were relocated to the cutting board at the cook line.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Rice scoop and knife stored in room temperature water in sushi area.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Note: scoop and knife removed from water, cleaned and placed on a clean surface at the time of the inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Large chest freezer has an accumulation of ice build-up on the bottom and sides.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     The cold water faucet for the handwashing sink near the kitchen entrance is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     There are areas of the floor and wall juncture in the kitchen where the coving is missing.

     Correction: Provide base coving.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)

2. Jan 24, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CROSS CONTAMINATION

     Cutting board not cleaned and sanitized between using for raw lobster tails and raw beef.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces anytime contamination has occurred. Note: cutting board was cleaned and sanitized at the time of the inspection.

     Code 4-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement for steaks served per consumer request.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Spray bottle of degreaser stored near dish machine is not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used. Note: spray bottle labeled at the time of the inspection.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area. Note: cup removed from food preparation area at the time of the inspection.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     Employee coat stored on shelf above container and packages of food items in the kitchen.

     Correction: Store employee personal belongings in designated area to prevent potential contamination of food items. Note: coat removed at the time of the inspection.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Ice machine basin is leaking.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Knives are stored between prep tables in kitchen.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor. Note: knives were relocated to prep table.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)