Inspection Report

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BANANA CAFE

1215 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3595899
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10877490
DBPR license5401674

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority12A-10-4

High 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**

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#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found observed 1 fly around compartment sink area. **Warning**

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#9High Priority12A-09-4

High 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**

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#10High Priority03B-01-6

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate35A-01-4

Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. **Warning**

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#13Intermediate05-13-5

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**

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Basic 6

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

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#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle , top surfaces of kitchen shelves, from food debris. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooking area. **Warning**

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#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

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#5Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Kitchen area. **Warning**

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#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – 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**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.