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BANANA LEAF INDIAN KITCHEN INC

6766 STIRLING RD, Hollywood FL 33024 · 954-367-5170

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT1621129
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on top water heater next to exit door. 2 rodent droppings next to mop sink next to exit door. 3 rodent droppings next to unused equipment in hallway next to exit door. Water heater and mop sink is located in a separate room from kitchen towards the exit door of establishment.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under glass cooler with food debris
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pipes at cookline soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bag of rice on prep table. Employee removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of raw onions on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved bag onto shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil to go pans on shelf above prep table not inverted. Employee inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Bag of rice on prep table not properly closed to prevent possible contamination.
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have visible rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can jackfruit on dry goods shelf dented/creased.
High priority/01B-01-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door does not completely close on its own.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving unit in walk in cooler showing signs of visible rust.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and oil on kitchen flattop not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair behind stove in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Observed same Time Extended
Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Observed same l Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair behind stove in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Observed same Time Extended
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on top water heater next to exit door. 2 rodent droppings next to mop sink next to exit door. 3 rodent droppings next to unused equipment in hallway next to exit door. Water heater and mop sink is located in a separate room from kitchen towards the exit door of establishment.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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. Emailed procedures to owner.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair behind stove in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning

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.