Banana Hut Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
32
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Banana Hut Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink located in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pudding de pan stored in reach in cooler near ice bin for over 24 hours not date marked. Coach operator. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler across fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at prep table at kitchen entrance.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table at kitchen entrance.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at prep table at kitchen entrance.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at sugar bin near ice machine.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles under stoves soiled with buildup of food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of coffee at prep table at kitchen entrance.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the bottom of exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside of the walk in freezer has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table near kitchen entrance.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster via email to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
32
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license from Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired since Oct 1 , 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork stored in reach in cooler for over 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves located at juice reach in freezer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers stored on top of the three compartment sink not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at vegetable cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor not cleaned throughout the kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside of the walk in freezer has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container with broken lid inside reach in cooler located in front of the three compartment sink.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle store in reach in cooler on top of ready to eat food. Operator removed water bottle.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in top of vegetable reach in cooler.
21-12-4
27
Feb 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink added in back of kitchen. Also observed three compartment sink moved to different location without plan review approval. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed hand wash sink added in back of kitchen. Also observed three compartment sink moved to different location without plan review approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed hand wash sink added in back of kitchen. Also observed three compartment sink moved to different location without plan review approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back exit door that leads to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed gap in back exit door that leads to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Observed gap in back exit door that leads to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Jan 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk stored in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed milk stored in reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in handwashing sink near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed utensils stored inside the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink added in back of kitchen. Also observed three compartment sink moved to different location without plan review approval. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed hand wash sink added in back of kitchen. Also observed three compartment sink moved to different location without plan review approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at cook line. Observed gasket torn on walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed gasket torn on walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back exit door that leads to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed gap in back exit door that leads to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beans and plantain leave stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed a box of butter stored on the floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
50
Nov 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked raw shell egg stored in reach in cooler at front line. Stop Sale Issued. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler. As per operator, it was prepared two days prior. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler. As per operator, it was prepared two days prior. Stop Sale Issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk stored in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in handwashing sink near three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink added in back of kitchen. Also observed three compartment sink moved to different location without plan review approval. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used for coffee machine. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef stored in reach in cooler not date marked. Observed cooked pork stored in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed standing water draining on ground from pipe in back of establishment. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open water cup stored on preparation table in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at cook line. Observed gasket torn on walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in back exit door that leads to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container with broken lid inside reach in cooler in back of kitchen. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beans and plantain leave stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan in reach in cooler lacking information. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in back of kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
20
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red cutting board no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Observed a red cutting board no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**
33-16-4
90
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked goat (120 F - Hot Holding); white rice (110 F - Hot Holding); vegetables (99 F - Hot Holding) at kitchen area. As per operator was made two hours ago. Operator turned on the stove to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed jerk chicken and pork under time control no time marked. As per operator was made two hours ago. Operator started to time marked the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator moved the raw chicken to different area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans stored at walk-in cooler not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a utensil inside of hand wash sink located at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
22-38-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles show damage outside of walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at ware washing area and fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet handle missing at hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banana Hut Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banana Hut Cafe on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banana Hut Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Banana Hut Cafe.
How does Banana Hut Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Banana Hut Cafe most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Banana Hut Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Banana Hut Cafe have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Banana Hut Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Banana Hut Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banana Hut Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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