Blue Bamboo, 3820 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BLUE BAMBOO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3820 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
License #: 2610798
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Dennis certificate expired 6/17/14- National Registry. **Warning** At callback 9/19/14, Dennis has a letter from National Restaurant Association Solutions stating he took the test on 9/10/14 and as of 9/16/14 results are not available.
  • 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. 5 people. **Warning** At callback 9/19/14, Dennis has a letter from National Restaurant Association Solutions stating he took the test on 9/10/14 and as of 9/16/14 results are not available. At time of call back 6 workers engaged in food preparation. CFM Ming Chan National Registry 11/9/2009 will be on site at noon.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Around walk in cooler door. Exterior. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk in cooler and under ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Containers of food in three door reach in cooler in cook line, cooler is accumulating water on bottom and containers and sitting on it. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Also, food debris on floor along the wall, throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Dennis certificate expired 6/17/14- National Registry. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. In cook line. **Warning**
  • 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. 5 people. **Warning**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by liquor boxes, privet diner room. **Warning**
07/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket over bulk containers. Dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken wire colander. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Left hood. Operator states they are currently washing them.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Multiple tongs on clean rack. Removed from rack and placed in triple sink.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in coolers exteriors and gaskets.
  • 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. Chlorine, 0 ppm. Primed. 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck 62-63° sitting on prep table. Operator states they were cutting it but got busy. Moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar. 100 pm. -- another tablet added 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Establishment utilizing an Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No hand antiseptic provided at handwash sink in area(s) where bare hand contact occurs? Between cook line and salad-dessert station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line, by kitchen entry.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue bottle in bar. Operator states is vinegar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
4/9/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Door frame in reach in coolers
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinks and food in coolers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food employee not using hand antiseptic after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Ran out **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Shacked them **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over watermelon **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. slight
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream at bar cooler
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Prep unit by cook line
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under bar triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in storage room
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Cleaning them
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine not working, placed in triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Prep unit
2/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining seafood invoice for 90 days. undercooked salmon
  • Critical - Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site. got sanitizer
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted shelves in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. interior
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. 4 door cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. shaking them Corrected On Site. got paper towel
  • Critical - Observed food over customer food. upright reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. cooking oil Corrected On Site. Boxes with food in walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. sour cream opened on friday, walk in cooler
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. trays not inverted , storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. noodles made on Saturday Corrected On Site. Ribs in walk in cooler
9/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. several containers in storage area Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88F water, rice scoop Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler at 60 F
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cloth towel under cutting board Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. cutting lemons Corrected On Site. added to alternative operating procedure - bare hand contact
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan in dry storage room and shelves in food storage room, shelves in walk-in cooler
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. less than 20 Sec, alternative operating procedure says minimum 20 seconds
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 88F water, rice scoop Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55F potato patties, custard; 50F milk, noodles, fish, calamari; all discarded
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. employee small container-shelled eggs over sauces in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. custard 4/24/11, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. to-go containers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler at 60F, discarded
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. several containers in storage area Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. interior
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil containers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food in drain
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice scoop in 70F water Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. handsink handles in kitchen
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. small containers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bar sink Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. bulk bins Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cooks Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-ins on line
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken and beef behind veggies in make table
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. fire ant killer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. milk Corrected On Site.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bar containers
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fry oil/soy sauce buckets
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on oven handle
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Manually sanitize dishes until machine is fixed
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.line
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. triple sink chl greater than 200 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, WALKIN FREEZER /SPRING ROLLS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, BAR .
  • Observed garbage can lid open.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, BAR.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER CONTAINER . Corrected On Site.
5/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear Repeat Violation.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. salmon for sushi
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. tomatos, discarded by owner
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pasta in reach-in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. baking soda and flour Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. chicken over beef in walk-in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. on flour Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice scoop Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. sushi table and prep table by cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on soap and towel dispenser by cook line; and soda syrup boxes
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. small fan on cook line
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives between prep unit and table Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. on top of empty ice bin
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. degreaser over containers in storage room
7/20/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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