Banana Leaf
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
78
Score
The most recent inspection for Banana Leaf, located at 1009 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, on 2025-12-02 resulted in a Low Risk score of 78 with five minor violations noted. These violations pertained to contamination prevention, the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across four scored inspections, Banana Leaf has historically had mostly high-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
50
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
45
Violations — Dec 2, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - Observed containers of food items stored on the floor surfaces, rather than 6 inches above the floor, in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Observed the handwashing sink in the front prep area not properly sealed to the wall. - Observed the door to the walk-in cooler not properly sealing. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Observed rust on fan guards in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. - Observed grease and food debris on the shelving surfaces underneath the cooking equipment in the front kitchen/prep and rear kitchen/prep areas. - Observed rust, dust, and stains on shelving surfaces throughout the basement storage, front kitchen/prep, rear prep/kitchen, ware washing, and walk-in cooler/freezer areas.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Observed gaps between ceiling tiles in the rear prep/kitchen areas. - Observed damaged floor tiles in the rear prep area. - Observed peeling paint on ceiling tiles in the rear kitchen, rear prep, and ware washing areas. - Observed damaged base coving underneath the ware washing machine equipment. - Observed damaged base coving/a gap at the bottom door entrance of the walk-in freezer.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with dripping grease in the front food prep area.
46.981(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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