Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BANYAN CAFE AND CATERING

701 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 30, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3161913
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7784709
DBPR license6216755

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 30, 2021 10:10 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 1, 2021 8:20 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Smoked salmon from private vendor no parasite destruction paperwork on site

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 24 droppings under 3 compartment sink. 4 droppings behind induction burner station on cooks line. 3 droppings under flat top grill. 1 dropping on shelf between seasonings in kitchen. 15 under counter in service area. 2 droppings under microwave. 10 droppings droppings near trash can and decorative cabinet in dining room.

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk from previous day no date marking. Manager marked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cambro of potatoes in hand wash sink on cooks line.

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on beer taps. Manager removed

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled cooks line and front counter area

#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

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