Banyan Tiki Bar, 323 Whitehead St, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BANYAN TIKI BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 323 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5402790
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Paper towel used as liner for food container. Lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food being prepared outside. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.eggs over bread, dressing. **Corrected On-Site**
4/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food being prepared outside.Skillet removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.toaster oven
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen.chips **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.SHELLS EGGS ON TOP OF VEGETABLES Corrected On Site.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. dry droppings on top of the refrig unit. 6 droppings .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potato chips,
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. MICROWAVE PUSH IN OPEN BUTTON IN DISREPAIR
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CUT TOMATOES
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 11/20/2010.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. SHARON LOUISE & KATHY MORGAN
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. 6 Beer cans stored in ice machine bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade grocery bag used to store food in refrig/freezers.
  • Wiping cloth in a bucket with water, without sanitizing solution.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. NON_FOOD GRADE BAGS IN USE
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. TOASTER
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. HAND SINK
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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