Bamboo Express
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Bamboo Express has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Bamboo Express on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee entered from outside then engaged in Food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw chicken over open container of soy sauce. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Emailed sign
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at rear Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink and kitchen Hand Wash Sink and bathroom Hand Wash Sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of rear microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled top of rear oven ( not used ). Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand Wash Sink next to Three compartment sink not functional. Faucet Handles do not turn due o excessive calcium build up.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered soy sauce bucket in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Chipped laminated bowl used as scoop
14-12-4
47
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Expired 6/1/2025 License paid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at rear Hand Wash Sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep tale. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Rear Hand Wash Sink faucet does not function. Unable to turn on water. Faucets stuck.
29-08-4
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 (Licensed paid for by owner during inspection. ) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over opened milk Container in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
08A-02-6
Basic - Foods stored on non food contact material. Cooked chicken stored in used box. Walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-50-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Sprouts , vegetables, sauce.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Front bathroom door left open. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Frontline restroom with no self closing mechanism. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped Laminated bowl used as scoop.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tub of chicken on floor In walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
52
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Apron in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle of windex at rear kitchen.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet turned off at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Per Person In Charge. Leak at sink. Needs to replace washer. Work in progress.
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables and open sauce containers in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on restroom door.
32-04-4
50
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stored food in soiled containers. Cooked chicken nuggets in original raw chicken box lid. Manager cooked chicken again and placed cooked chicken in food grain container. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in rear Hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Small child in kitchen / cookline area.
43-08-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked , chipped laminated bowls, used as scoop , in make table.
14-12-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on bathroom door.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In use Employee apron by cooked chicken nuggets on rack in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor by rear dry goods. Boxed raw chicken n floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed Cut broccoli placed in same delivery box.
08B-39-4
52
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over soy sauce in walk in cooler.
08A-02-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in kitchen Hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not functioning. Hand Wash Sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Establishment restroom door left open. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured co2 tanks by frontline.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen pork thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
41
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bamboo Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bamboo Express on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bamboo Express?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bamboo Express.
How does Bamboo Express compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bamboo Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bamboo Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bamboo Express have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bamboo Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bamboo Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bamboo Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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