Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg
Last inspected: November 17, 2025
855 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg was emergency-closed on July 27, 2022 for roach activity and complied with the closure callback inspection the following day. The facility has accumulated 24 violations across 11 inspections since January 2021, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 documented 20 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health reporting and improper chemical storage, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. Employee health policy and food contact surface violations have appeared across multiple inspections. The facility passed a licensing inspection in April 2025 with no violations.
Most recent closure: July 27, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 17, 2025
Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg
Last inspected: November 17, 2025
855 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg was emergency-closed on July 27, 2022 for roach activity and complied with the closure callback inspection the following day. The facility has accumulated 24 violations across 11 inspections since January 2021, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 documented 20 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health reporting and improper chemical storage, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. Employee health policy and food contact surface violations have appeared across multiple inspections. The facility passed a licensing inspection in April 2025 with no violations.
Most recent closure: July 27, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: November 17, 2025
Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg was last shut down on July 27, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg had?
- Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg find?
- Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sweet Banana Leaf in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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