Bambu Tropical Bar & Grill
1221 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102 · Permanent Food Service · License 2101567
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 29 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitSep 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator unable will be using dish machine in main kitchen.
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Dish on menu "ahi tuna" is served raw but is not identified as being served raw. Operator began to mark menu item with asterisk indicating the consumer advisory the bottom of the menu.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at ware washing machine located at the bar area.
Operator unable to provide chlorine test strips.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the corner of cook line. operator provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves located next to walk in freezer with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dust, or mold like substance including; along the floor edges of ramp entrance in walk in cooler and walk in cooler shelves next to walk in freezer.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.