Banana Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
47
Score
The Banana Cafe, located at 1215 Duval St, Key West, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 12, 2026, with a score of 47. This inspection identified two major and eleven minor violations, including issues with bathroom enclosure, soiled ceiling tiles in the prep area, and improperly stored reduced oxygen packaged fish. Across eleven scored inspections, the facility has predominantly received high-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
47
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
30
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
32
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
37
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
12
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
29
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Violations — Jan 12, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom door directly at end of hallway.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 ROP bags of fully thawed salmon at walk-in cooler. Packs were discarded.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw salmon bucket on floor at dry storage area. Bucket was removed from floor. Also observed box of fries on walk-in freezer floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer cooling unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair across from walk-in cooler.
38-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at dry storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected. Observed at one of the bathrooms doors.
32-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled directly behind sink next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under hand washing sink at cook line. Bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff member no knowing the correct chlorine concentration for the dish machine. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled across cook line.
22-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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