BANYAN CAFE AND CATERING
701 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
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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
01D-01-5High 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
35A-04-4High 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
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cambro of potatoes in hand wash sink on cooks line.
Basic 5
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter
40-06-5Basic – 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
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled cooks line and front counter area
42-01-4Basic – 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
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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.