BANANA CAFE
1215 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employees touching Face then engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found observed 1 fly around compartment sink area. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen cooks, changing tasks from cooking to Service. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes next to stove top at 129 f cook Reheat the potatoes for over 165 f And place on the steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-01-4Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. **Warning**
05-13-5Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
Basic 6
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle , top surfaces of kitchen shelves, from food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food spills on kitchen walls next to dishwasher area. (Clean where is needed) **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.