Banana Boat Restaurant
1138 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11226
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 4, 2026
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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