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BANQUET KITCHEN

61 HAWKS CAY BLVD, Duck Key FL 33050 · 305-743-7000

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats249
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5402749
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.
Basic/08B-36-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic/10-12-5
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5
The state's own report →
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed spray paint on food containers. Can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled can opener was put into the dish area to clean Time Extended
Apr 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cheese packaged in the establishment using a reduced packaging method and held for more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label lacking the 'use by' date, or labeled with a 'use by' date that exceeds 30 days from its packaging or the original manufacturer's 'sell by' or 'use by' date, whichever occurs first
Intermediate/03G-35-5/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In Mens bathroom used by employees
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Nov 7, 2023Inspection 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. Dry chow eon noodles can dented, set aside for return.
High priority/01B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.walk-in cooler gaskets are soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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.