BANANA CAFE
1215 Duval Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Upper Duval
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 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).