BANYAN TREE CAFE
6800 SUNSHINE SKYWAY LN S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Heart medication observed above dry food storage employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatos (50F – Cold Holding); retemp 43F cut leafy greens (50F – Cold Holding); retemp 43F cooked potato (51F – Cold Holding) retemp 43F **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee out of six observed with food handler training. Operator advised to maintain records and will be addressed at next unannounced inspection.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine at rear prep kitchen observed green mold like substance.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Doors on reach in coolers soiled and sticky to touch.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator to have it printed from front office and at establishment.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Coffee stored on floor. Manager lifted off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink not installed. Operator advised the facility is owned by the hotel and the hotel has not installed the sink. Operator is a Yunger Omni mop system and dumping dirty water in floor drain where the mop sink should be located.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Items stored for single use such as cups stored on floor in pass area between kitchen and front.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:04 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.