Banana Leaf

2504 S Alafaya Trl Ste 360, Orlando, FL 32828

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: May 8, 2024

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Banana Leaf has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 8, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat stored at welcome bag at the reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored on top of meat at the reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat food at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken curry from 4-28-24 Cooked lentils 4-22-24 Cooked potatoes 4-27-24 **Repeat Violation**

01B-24-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 70f left at the speed rack operater stated that's only been out for only less than one hour he moved it back to the cooler . **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked since Saturday may 4-24 no label . Milk open Sunday no label may 5-24 no label . **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored at the prep table . **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler .

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water at the reach-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler .

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At the mop sink .

42-01-4

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Walmart bag used to stored the meat at the freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**

14-15-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The hoods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato and fish (51F - Cold Holding); potato and chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours. Placed in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - 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 2 days ago. manager added date mark **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Efoodcard **Warning**

53B-03-5

Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service salad bar/buffet. Coconut milk **Warning**

08B-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.sugar, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Jul 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two door cooler next to chest freezer. Shell eggs over roti. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in kitchen

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banana Leaf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banana Leaf on file is from May 8, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banana Leaf?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banana Leaf.

How does Banana Leaf compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Banana Leaf most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Banana Leaf's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Banana Leaf have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Banana Leaf means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Banana Leaf inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banana Leaf is inspected around three times per year on average.

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