Banko Cantina

114 S Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Banko Cantina eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Banko Cantina trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not available at time of inspection. For quaternary sanitizer at triple sink.

16-37-1

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe with ice machine and can opener.

22-02-4

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator ; beef (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to other refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe bottles stores in drink ice at bar.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-2

High Priority - Bottles stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.

08B-56-4

Intermediate - Ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banko Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banko Cantina on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banko Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banko Cantina.

How does Banko Cantina compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Banko Cantina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Banko Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banko Cantina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Banko Cantina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Banko Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banko Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.

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