How many health inspections has BANQUET MASTERS RESTAURANT had?

BANQUET MASTERS RESTAURANT has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BANQUET MASTERS RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, BANQUET MASTERS RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BANQUET MASTERS RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at BANQUET MASTERS RESTAURANT are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

BANQUET MASTERS RESTAURANT

13355 49TH STREET NORTH, Clearwater, FL 33762

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BANQUET MASTERS, INC. · License: SEA6217043

BANQUET MASTERS RESTAURANT in Clearwater, FL has 25 inspections on record with 223 total violations (8.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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