BENNY BADA BING INC
1815 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Venice FL 34293 · 941-445-5963
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 30 lizard droppings on outlet and floor of dry storage trailer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024048053 | Jul 18, 2024 | Feb 17, 2025 | $800 |
| 7--2023048250 | Jul 12, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2016028727 | May 31, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 | $640 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 29, 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
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed canned food on the floor in dry storage.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a build up in the back area of unused equipment.
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. O interior of microwave soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises outside back of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef, shell eggs, pork sausage and chicken over cooked pastas, sauces, cheese and cream in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish soap on shelf above food at slicer and soup station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed lasagna cold cuts and cheeses employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces, prepared meats, and roast garlic Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior, and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen and dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. O interior of microwave soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area.
Stored food not covered. Observed deli ham and tub of cooked tomatoes reach-in cooler stored unwrapped and not covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises outside back of kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ham working squeeze bottles of oils and wine not lableled
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Ob cutting boards at cooks line grooved and worn.
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 30 lizard droppings on outlet and floor of dry storage trailer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw clams over unwashed produce. Operator removed clams.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over case of pepperoni and cooked meatballs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked cabbage in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Ob cutting boards at cooks line grooved and worn.
Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 lbs of raw in shell clams all dead. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them.
Jul 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in cooler over cut melon and cheese. Operator moved eggs for proper storage. Repeat 10-31-23.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza not time marked. Employee stated pizza was cooked at 11 am employee time marked pizza correctly.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat 10-31-24
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 10-31-23
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. Repeat 10-31-24
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. Repeat 10-31-24
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed tub or turkey on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved turkey off floor.
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority10 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pasta and cheese in reach-in cooler. Observed operator move eggs to bottom shelf for proper storage.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-12-23
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 7-12-23
Handwash sink by 3 compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by large fan. Observed employee remove fan. Repeat 7-12-23
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Observed operator replace towels.
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 7-12-23
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Observed operator replaced soap. Repeat 7-12-23
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rib eye roast in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle in hall by restroom no labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 7-12-23
No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 7-12-23
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and pork in reach-in cooler over cooked pastas, cooked marinated vegetables and cheese. Observed raw pork over cheese in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 12-13-22
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham and cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Repeat 12-13-22
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottle of bleach in hand wash sink. Observed operator remove item from hand wash sink.
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed operator replace soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters over box soda rack and togo containers at salad station not inverted. Repeat 12-13-22
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.