BANANA CAFE
1215 DUVAL ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic container of juice stored on ice used for customer beverages at upstairs bar.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed plastic container of juice stored on ice used for customer beverages at upstairs bar.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (97F – Hot Holding) at room temperature on stove at cook line. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee began reheating product to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed soda gun waste line leading into hand sink at downstairs bar.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at expo area.
Basic 7
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of avocados, plastic water bottles and plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage area.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside bin at downstairs bar. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4Basic – Observed cutting boards stored on wall soiled with old food debris at expo area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed sliding door reach in cooler at downstairs bar with standing water.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of beans not covered at dry storage area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Observed wall soiled with old food debris at expo area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not stored in solution at cook line and bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:06 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.