Banana Leaf Asian Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Banana Leaf Asian Bistro has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Banana Leaf Asian Bistro on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear bowl used to scoop rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage room.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths stored on table when not in use.
21-12-4
82
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened two days go not date marked. Employee rote date mark on milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on shelf with clean dishes, employee moved beverages to bottom shelf separated from dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice stored in containers in the walk in cooler, manager labeled rice containers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employee training certificates are expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in the dry storage room
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container stored on shelf above dishes **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty Fan cover in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
70
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures provided, emailed operator written clean up procedures
11-27-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Bagged chicken prepared onsite not date marked on the date it was prepared. Chicken is then frozen and thawed when needed. Manager date marked bags of chicken during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler across from cooking station **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach in cooler across from cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on a few clean dishes
16-46-4
70
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in bar area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof provided, emailed manager employee reporting agreement form
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Glasses stored on shelf above flip top cooler where condiments are stored. Employee moved glasses **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water leaking from Reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty Fan cover in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle water stored on carrots, manager discarded Water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave one **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked beef
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of cut carrots, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag with personal thing on shelf above prep area, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in drawer unit
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bullion cold held in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banana Leaf Asian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banana Leaf Asian Bistro on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banana Leaf Asian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Banana Leaf Asian Bistro.
How does Banana Leaf Asian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Banana Leaf Asian Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Banana Leaf Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banana Leaf Asian Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Banana Leaf Asian Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Banana Leaf Asian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banana Leaf Asian Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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