BANANA CAFE
1215 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observe several soiled food containers on shelves at walk in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe sliced ham (47F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (48F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line,as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee add ice bags to food containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked sausages (121F – Hot Holding) on flat grill at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe by front counter
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observe flour bag, oil container and avocado case stored on floor at dry storage area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe ice cream scoop on standing water at 92° F at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe next to dishwasher machine.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal drink inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw mahi fillets on standing water by dry storage area. Employee moved to 2 compartment sink and turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe behind dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe flour and dry pasta containers not identified at dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:40 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.