Banquet Kitchen

61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050

Catering

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Banquet Kitchen has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Across the inspection history, “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Banquet Kitchen trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

10-12-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.

08B-36-4

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed spray paint on food containers. Can opener blade is soiled

22-02-4

Feb 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Dry chow eon noodles can dented, set aside for return.

01B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.walk-in cooler gaskets are soiled

23-03-4

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

50-17-2

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

33-20-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

10-12-5

Basic - Plastic bottles of soda stored on floor in storage room Plastic Oil containers stored on floor

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquet Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquet Kitchen on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banquet Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “in-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banquet Kitchen.

Has Banquet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banquet Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Banquet Kitchen 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 Banquet Kitchen inspected?

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

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