Banyan Tree Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Banyan Tree Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “no mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for St. Petersburg sits at 77, putting Banyan Tree Cafe on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Coffee beans stored on floor in hallway to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at rear kitchen area soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
90
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine is out of chemical sanitizer. Advised owner to utilize 3 compartment sink until repaired. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Coffee beans stored on floor in hallway to kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven at rear kitchen area soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle inside bucket of dry oats. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
74
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatos (50F - Cold Holding); retemp 43F cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); retemp 43F cooked potato (51F - Cold Holding) retemp 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Heart medication observed above dry food storage employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee out of six observed with food handler training. Operator advised to maintain records and will be addressed at next unannounced inspection.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine at rear prep kitchen observed green mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Doors on reach in coolers soiled and sticky to touch.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator to have it printed from front office and at establishment.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Coffee stored on floor. Manager lifted off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink not installed. Operator advised the facility is owned by the hotel and the hotel has not installed the sink. Operator is a Yunger Omni mop system and dumping dirty water in floor drain where the mop sink should be located.
29-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Items stored for single use such as cups stored on floor in pass area between kitchen and front.
25-05-4
50
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near expo line soiled with food debris between cracks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near expo line soiled with food debris between cracks. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry-storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
78
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board near expo line soiled with food debris between cracks. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths stored inside bowl of hand wash sink. Operator removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at hand wash sink near cooks line. Operator added batteries. Dispenser is operational. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed from original location. Not installed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in warewashing area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in container on prep table on cooks line not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dry-storage room. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing on cooks line. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks located in rear of kitchen not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler in dry-storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lids are broken. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
45
Apr 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banyan Tree Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banyan Tree Cafe on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banyan Tree Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Banyan Tree Cafe.
How does Banyan Tree Cafe compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Banyan Tree Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Banyan Tree Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Banyan Tree Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Banyan Tree Cafe 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 Banyan Tree Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banyan Tree Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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