SOUKIE FRIED BANANA
5010 81ST AVE N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-480-3139
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small fly near drain behind bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 201 MAIN ST #100, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fresh tuna not removed from ROP package before thawing
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Raw beef 50F cold hold. The beef was sitting in a pan that was not sitting flat in the unit. The beef was in the unit for less then 4 hours. The operator rearranged the unit to better fit the pan.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 pieces of fresh tuna not removed from package before being thawed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Small portion cup no handle used to dispense spices. Discussed why paper the reason a utensil with a handle must be used.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 201 MAIN ST #100, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator changed sanitizer bucket, corrected ppm to 50.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand wash sink in dish room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks x2 on clean prep table. Operator moved beverages.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Scallops thawed at room temperature.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle containing food removed from its original container.
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 201 MAIN ST #100, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on prep tables.
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 201 MAIN ST #100, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small fly near drain behind bar
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottles on prep tables in various areas of the kitchen. Operator removed bottle moved sanitizer to appropriate areas
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar has build up of debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on prep tables.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Sausage in reach in cooler, personal food for staff not identified and separated from food for the restaurant
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under fixed equipment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hinged to go containers behind bar not inverted.
Water draining onto floor surface. Drain clogged with food debris. Operator cleared the drain
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers holding food removed from its original container not marked with common name.
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 201 MAIN ST #100, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500ppm quaternary at three compartment sink. Operator refilled and corrected to 200ppm Sanitizer bucket and spray bottle over 500ppm. Operator refilled and corrected to 200ppm
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 201 MAIN ST #100, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm after two runs. Sanitizer bucket was empty. Operator replaced with full bucket. Retest 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink 200ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) no temperatures taken today. Employee states food was left in cooler overnight and thawed yesterday. See stop sale.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Over 500ppm quaternary at three compartment sink. Operator refilled and corrected to 200ppm Sanitizer bucket and spray bottle over 500ppm. Operator refilled and corrected to 200ppm
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. Olivia expired food handlers training. Expired on 1/5/2024
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes without a hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Mule drink mix on floor in walk in cooler. Item relocated.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 201 MAIN ST #100, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw burger 45f, ice added to top of product.
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.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 201 MAIN ST #100, Safety Harbor — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken 53 F, butter 52 F in cooler opposite oven - temperatures taken earlier - manager placed Ice bags on top of food recheck : chicken 41 F, butter 35 F Stuffed olives 49;F at bar - manager placed olives in freezer for quick chill down recheck : 41 F
medicine improperly stored next to plates at expo line - manager relocated medicine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar - manager labeled spray bottle
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container in salad prep area - open beverage discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on reach in cooler at cook line - manager relocated phone
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee cutting octopus while wearing a bracelet in back kitchen area - employee took off bracelets
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in salad prep area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food
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.