BANANA CAFE
1215 Duval Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Upper Duval
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe by front counter
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe flour bag, oil container and avocado case stored on floor at dry storage area. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe ice cream scoop on standing water at 92° F at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe next to dishwasher machine.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal drink inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe raw mahi fillets on standing water by dry storage area. Employee moved to 2 compartment sink and turned on water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe behind dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe flour and dry pasta containers not identified at dry storage area.
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observe several soiled food containers on shelves at walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line,as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee add ice bags to food containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked sausages (121F - Hot Holding) on flat grill at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee proceeded to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of avocados, plastic water bottles and plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage area.
- 10-01-5:Basic - 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
- 24-06-4:Basic - Observed cutting boards stored on wall soiled with old food debris at expo area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed sliding door reach in cooler at downstairs bar with standing water.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of beans not covered at dry storage area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - 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.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not stored in solution at cook line and bar.
- 08B-56-4:High 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-13-4:High 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-01-6:High 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**
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed soda gun waste line leading into hand sink at downstairs bar.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at expo area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located in the bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers not stored inverted above the preparation table by the walk in freezer. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. By the walk in cooler observed gallons of cooking oil stored on the floor and a sack of raw onion stored on the floor by the door exit, a container with raw steak stored on the walk in cooler floor. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container lid poked with holes, stored in the oven located in the kitchen, employee removed lid and coved container with a new lid. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in water at 99F. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage Shelf above the dishwasher surface soiled with grease, food debris. Reach in cooler located in front of the fryers gasket soiled. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee water bottle stored in the reach in cooler located in front of the fryers in the cook line. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located in the bar area. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the Expo station. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausage stored in a container in the walk in cooler not covered, employee covered it on site. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. In the cook line observed an employee cracked raw shell eggs and contaminated prepping food without washing hands first. Warning
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook whipped his face with his Wet wiping cloth used to wipe his station and continued preparing food without washing hands. Spoke to employee and manager and explained the importance of hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched cooked sausage with bare hands. Employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed a wiping cloth used to cover clam, stored in a container in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler located in the cook line observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); crepes batter (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding), as per employee held in this unit for less than 4 hours. Employee placed all affected food items in ice to rapidly cool down. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the stove observed sausage (113F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (110F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hours, operator started to heat up the food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Soup bowl rim chip in multiple areas. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the ladies bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Honey in a squeeze bottle not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler observed a container with cooked onions, as per employee held in the cooler for over 24 hours not date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 25 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).