Banana Boat Restaurant

1138 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Banana Boat Restaurant has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Banana Boat Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Nov 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Jan 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banana Boat Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banana Boat Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banana Boat Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, wiping cloths not stored clean and dry has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banana Boat Restaurant.

How does Banana Boat Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Banana Boat Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Banana Boat Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Banana Boat Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Banana Boat Restaurant 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 Banana Boat Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banana Boat Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.