Banyan Cafe, 5401 Bayshore Rd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BANYAN CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5401 Bayshore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243
License #: 6801691
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 4/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Area between walkin cooler and walkin freezer, under soda shelf.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair by 2 compartment sink.
12/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
3/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored in dirty metal pan. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Beef briskets on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed hole in wall behind grill.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Tiny ants in area around soda boxes. [Walls, floor, ceiling]
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in preparation area by VULCAN machine.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Display cooler/selfserve lunches.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of drinking cups
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples at self serve area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. [by deep fryer] For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. [Choking]
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Interior lid
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Female employee dishing up & serving food.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. [rusted]
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed slicer stored next to handsink exposed to splashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine which is soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of lids.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Mr. Caraballo. Callback 9/28/10, no proof of certification
9/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair by walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. John House, Manager on-duty, employed since Nov 2009.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Mr. Caraballo.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. Bag of BBQ ribs on floor of Walk-In freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. By walk-in.
3/26/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in 2 dr box in kitchen line . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of BBQ ribs on floor of Walk-In freezer
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair 2-door True.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair tin foil in use on shekves
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed at 0ppm.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Food establishment lacking the facilities for cleaning and sanitizing multiuse utensils and equipment not using single-use and single-service articles as required. observed unwrapped straws on caafeteria line
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. hand sink on line
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at either restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. hand sink on line
  • Observed grease accumulated under storage racks.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. By walk-in.
  • Observed hole in ceiling over hot water htr
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
  • 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. Pro
1/26/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. walk in freezer.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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