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BANANA BERRY

305 ALCAZAR AVE STE 1, Coral Gables FL 33134

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331641
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at kitchen, slicer needs a deep cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board stored inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at three compartment sink leaking.
Basic/29-08-4
The state's own report →
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 23, 2025 · Luis Manuel Contreras have an appointment for Manager course on October 28, 2025. Time Extended
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles for unit soiled at kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. At front area.
Basic/29-08-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Basic/21-44-1
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Employee placed paper.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable stored in hallway.
Basic/25-05-4
Jun 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Provided while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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. Provided while conducting the inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By kitchen entrance.
Basic/36-03-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Carrots bag on floor at storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.