BANANA RIVER CAFE
1301 S PATRICK DR, Satellite Beach FL 32937 · 321-622-4381
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
4 Live, small flying insects found in mop sink area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026027154 | Apr 15, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in ice chute on drink machine
Boxes of soda on floor behind front counter by drink station
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile by bathrooms is damaged and one tile missing
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall juncture between counter and kitchen
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Equipment in poor repair. Front counter upright freezer and front counter 2 door cooler not working, they are empty.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance on front counter cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler next to stove.
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Observed: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Next to missing tile next to bathroom Priority: Basic
Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall between front counter area next to upright refrigerator and closet. Priority: Basic
Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired april 1, 2025, verified ownership. Establishment open and operating. License is current. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles front counter Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White deep freezer front counter, excessive ice build up. Lid does not close due to ice build up. Priority: Basic
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in server area has excessive grease build up in interior Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen and front counter **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front counter hand sink leaking from faucet. Priority: Basic
Apr 15, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Observed: 25 Live, small flying insects found on dry storage shelf 10 live small flying insects front counter 20 live small flying insects under triple sink 10 live small flying insects in mop sink Priority: High Priority
Observed: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles on soda machine have heavy build up of mold like substance Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand sink front counter, strainer stored in hand sink next to triple sink Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach quiche not date marked, operator date marked Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute front counter. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Next to missing tile next to bathroom Priority: Basic
Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall between front counter area next to upright refrigerator and closet. Priority: Basic
Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired april 1, 2025, verified ownership. Establishment open and operating. License is current. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind low boy reach in cooler front counter Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles front counter Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White deep freezer front counter, excessive ice build up. Lid does not close due to ice build up. Priority: Basic
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in server area has excessive grease build up in interior Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers have food debris build up Priority: Basic
Observed: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Under front counter area. Coffee maker, stacks of paper, and other items Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen and front counter **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Front counter hand sink leaking from faucet. Priority: Basic
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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4 Live, small flying insects found in mop sink area
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator started cleaning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned exterior
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2025, establishment is open and operating, license is current, operator verified
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next to stove. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. One upright freezer not working. Operator is waiting for someone pick it up.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. One under hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all refrigerators have food debris build up. Stove has heavy grease build up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls have grease build up
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 6 burner stove top has heavy grease and food debris build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in hws in kitchen next to triple sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets on white refrigerator are soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On divider wall from front counter to kitchen area,
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired April 1, 2025. License is current active. Establishment is open and operating.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease build up. Under griddles have grease and food debris build up. The side of stove has heavy grease build up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind toaster, wall is soiled
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over corned beef
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 6 burner stove has heavy food and grease build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hws in kitchen
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired 1-23-25
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on ice machine is in disrepair
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Doors by the bathrooms.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease and dust build up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled. Underneath hws in corner by stove is soiled
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler lid is not secured.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease build up. Gaskets on reach in freezer has heavy black mold like substance around door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with grease and old food debris
Aug 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sliced potatoes not date marked
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher is soiled and has various items on top.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler lid is not secured.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease build up. Gaskets on reach in freezer has heavy black mold like substance around door
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen are soiled with grease and old food debris
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in Handwash sink next to triple sink. Educated employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to cookline does not have paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline Handwash sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing by bathrooms.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have grease build up.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets stored on prep table with mixer, potatoes, sugar and oil.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless pans wet nesting, plastic cups on front counter wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer has heavy ice build up, causing lid not to close.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave heavily soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled. Stool with towel covering it, liquid margarine covering towel. Interior of microwave heavily soiled Walls in kitchen heavily soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen are soiled.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator corrected employee
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly next unannounced inspection per Christal Woods
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose laying in mop sink
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham opened this morning not date marked.
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. Printed procedures for operator
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Bennie served sunnie side up not marked with asterisk.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed one for operator and filled out.
Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with dish soap at hand wash sink not labeled
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on front line are wet nesting
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer doesn't close all the way, causing ice build up
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles throughout kitchen are broken
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
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.