Bamboo Wok in Lakeland

Last inspected:

5151 Us Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812
Overview

Bamboo Wok in Lakeland was emergency-closed on March 25, 2022 for rodent activity. The facility has been inspected 25 times on record, accumulating 134 violations—an average of 5.4 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations and improper chemical storage have been recurring findings across multiple inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Recent inspections from 2023 onward show consistent compliance with no further action required, though violations including management awareness, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage were cited in the most recent inspection on October 30, 2025, which was completed with no further action.

Most recent closure: March 25, 2022 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
134Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Bamboo Wok in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Bamboo Wok in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Bamboo Wok in Lakeland
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:15:00

Bamboo Wok in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Bamboo Wok in Lakeland
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2022018340 $400.00 Mar 25, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Bamboo Wok in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bamboo Wok in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bamboo Wok in Lakeland last inspected?
Bamboo Wok in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Bamboo Wok in Lakeland last shut down?
Bamboo Wok in Lakeland was last shut down on March 25, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Bamboo Wok in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited violations at Bamboo Wok in Lakeland are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Bamboo Wok in Lakeland had?
Bamboo Wok in Lakeland has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bamboo Wok in Lakeland find?
Bamboo Wok in Lakeland was most recently inspected on October 30, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bamboo Wok in Lakeland ever been shut down?
Yes, Bamboo Wok in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Bamboo Wok in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Bamboo Wok in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Bamboo Wok in Lakeland been fined?
Bamboo Wok in Lakeland has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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