Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte

Last inspected:

4104 El Jobean Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33953
Overview

Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte has accumulated 187 violations across 17 inspections since 2016, averaging 11 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2—despite no emergency closures on record. High-priority violations have been recurrent and serious: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage and toxic substance control violations in at least 6, allergen awareness violations in at least 2, and consumer advisory failures in at least 7 inspections. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on April 9, 2024 after an inspection documented 13 violations including improper time-as-control protocols and shell stock handling failures. Fire safety violations were documented three times between 2024 and 2025, with exit doors found locked near restrooms on three separate occasions. A single disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on August 18, 2025 recorded 36 violations with intermediate and basic-level findings, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
200Violations
0Closures
3Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 11.1 violations / inspection 11.1 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg 4.19 violations / inspection 4.19 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Charlotte County Avg 0.07 closures / facility 0.07 county average

Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2024027911 $400.00 Apr 9, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door by restrooms locked. Observed operator un lock door. **Repeat Violation**
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door by restrooms locked. Observed operator unlock door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Exit door near public restrooms locked. For reporting purposes only. The operator unlocked the exit door. **Corrected On-Site**

Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte last inspected?
Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte?
The most frequently cited violations at Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte had?
Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte find?
Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
No, Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte been fined?
Big Bamboo Asian Fusion in Port Charlotte has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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