BANANA CAFE

Name: BANANA CAFE
Address: 1215 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US
Rating: 80.4

1215 DUVAL ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5401674

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80.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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BANANA CAFE in KEY WEST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 6 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 12, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 11 minor.

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DBPR

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 ROP bags of fully thawed salmon at walk-in cooler. Packs were discarded.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-in freezer cooling unit.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled across cook line.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing at dry storage area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed raw salmon bucket on floor at dry storage area. Bucket was removed from floor. Also observed box of fries on walk-in freezer floor.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed under hand washing sink at cook line. Bucket was removed.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom door directly at end of hallway.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff member no knowing the correct chlorine concentration for the dish machine. Coached staff on correct procedure.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled directly behind sink next to dish machine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at prep area.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in disrepair across from walk-in cooler.
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected. Observed at one of the bathrooms doors.

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