Banana Cafe in Key West
Last inspected:
1215 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040Banana Cafe in Key West has accumulated 438 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.7 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and hand and arm washing. Recent inspection patterns show recurring warnings and callbacks, with August 2023 and August 2025 producing elevated violation counts of 25 and 13 violations respectively.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Banana Cafe in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
This Facility
13.5
violations / inspection
13.5 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg
6.97
violations / inspection
6.97 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Monroe County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Banana Cafe in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025079093 | $400.00 | Aug 18, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 1--2015009821 | $400.00 | Jan 22, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Banana Cafe in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections52 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Banana Cafe in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Banana Cafe in Key West last inspected?
- Banana Cafe in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Banana Cafe in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Banana Cafe in Key West are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Banana Cafe in Key West had?
- Banana Cafe in Key West has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Banana Cafe in Key West find?
- Banana Cafe in Key West was most recently inspected on July 28, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Banana Cafe in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Banana Cafe in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Banana Cafe in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Banana Cafe in Key West has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Banana Cafe in Key West been fined?
- Banana Cafe in Key West has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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