Bambu Mexican Restaurant in Orlando Shut Down Due to Health Violations

Nine Central Florida restaurants were shut down during the week of April 19-25 due to health code violations, according to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Among those closed was Bambu Mexican Restaurant Inc. At 5731 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, which was ordered to close on April 23 after inspectors documented roach and fly activity.

Bambu Mexican Restaurant had accumulated a significant number of violations in recent inspections. The April 23 inspection revealed four high-severity violations and six intermediate ones, leading to the emergency closure and a requirement to vacate the premises by April 24.

Roach and fly activity triggered forced shutdown.

FloridaFoodSafety.org

Inspectors identified several critical issues at Bambu Mexican Restaurant, including the absence of a consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods, improper storage of toxic substances and failure to follow required procedures for specialized food processes. Intermediate violations included improper sewage or wastewater disposal, inadequately cleaned multi-use utensils, the reuse of single-use items, and poorly maintained toilet facilities.

A callback inspection on April 24 found three high-severity violations and four intermediate violations still unresolved after overnight remediation efforts. Prior inspections revealed ongoing issues. On January 13, 2026, inspectors found five high-severity violations and one intermediate violation. Further inspections on December 11, 2025, October 9, 2025, and April 3, 2025, each revealed five high-severity violations and one intermediate violation.

Recent Inspection History

• April 23, 2026: Emergency Closure – 4 high-severity violations, 6 intermediate violations (roach and fly activity).
• April 24, 2026: Callback Inspection – 3 high-severity violations, 4 intermediate violations remaining.
• January 13, 2026: 5 high-severity violations, 1 intermediate violation.
• December 11, 2025: 5 high-severity violations, 1 intermediate violation.
• October 9, 2025: 5 high-severity violations, 1 intermediate violation.
• April 3, 2025: 3 high-severity violations, 5 intermediate violations.

The Orlando Sentinel reported that a total of nine Central Florida restaurants were shut down during the same week due to health code violations. The article, published April 29, 2026, did not provide details on the other eight restaurants.

This represents a developing story. Further details will be added as they become available.