Bambuu Asian Eatery
3606 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103711
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 14 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-36
- Administrative complaint on Aug 19Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score44
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 19, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
21 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
On rack in kitchen: pork (83°F - Hot Holding). At front line: pork (130°F - Hot Holding). Manager increased water and heat at holding unit.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
One live fly in kitchen. Manager killed and discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Pouch of toilet powder bleach on wire shelf over clean food strainer. Manager moved bleach to proper storage area.
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Mold-like substances on side wall of ice machine. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Back hand wash sink blocked by pans. Manager removed pans.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Food debris in back hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at back hand wash sink. Manager replaced towels.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic14
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Multiple pans of stored food in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler not covered.
Food stored on floor.
Case of egg rolls and chicken on floor of WALk-in-cooler.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Handle of scoop contacting potato starch. Manager moved during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Rice scoop stored in bin of water at 81°F. Manager discarded water and cleaned scoop.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs on oven door handle protruding into aisle. Manager moved tongs.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink on wire shelf over container of syrup. Manager removed. Employee drinks on back and front prep tables. Employees removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Opened employee drink on reach-in-cooler. Employee discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
No-handle bowl used as scoop in carrots and salt. Manager removed both.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in-freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Daylight shining through gap at bottom of back exterior door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
Three ceiling panels missing in back,
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee hat on mixer. Backpack stored on boxes of soda mix. Manager removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.