FILAMENT RESTAURANT HOTEL BANYAN FORT MYERS
1520 BROADWAY #104, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239-337-3446
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 in printed form
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 sour cream with no date marking, the operator added during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers above 3 compartment sink wet nesting, the operator separated items to rewash.
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open packaging of raw beef patties over cheese at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed the raw beef patties on the bottom shelf of Reach in Freezer.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing at kitchen above cold holding units.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching pancake mix at container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed multiple straws not wrapped at bar counter.
Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at container above microwave oven. Operator inverted the utensils.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster at bar.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over chicken noodle soup in reach in cooler Observed raw shell eggs over containers of creamer in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed single serve butter packets on bar (75F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single serve butter packets on bar (75F - Cold Holding).
No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of chicken noodle soup no date marking. Chef and person in charge no knowledge of when prepared.
Cardboard saturated with oil used to line the counter under the fryer.
Ceiling tile missing in fire command room in rear(contains hand wash sink and ice machine.)
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink behind bar and in kitchen. Observed signs that state to sanitize hands.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes blocking fire exit door.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Observed fryers located in kitchen with no hood system. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 22, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at rooftop bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in front bar area.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 in printed form
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 in printed form.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at level 1 bar or roof top bar.
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