Fort Myers, Lee County

THE FILAMENT RESTAURANT HOTEL BANYAN FORT MYERS

1520 BROADWAY #104, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Apr 20, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 24522284

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24522285

Intermediate - 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.

36-36-4

Detail 24522282

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing at kitchen above cold holding units. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24522287

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 24522283

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed multiple straws not wrapped at bar counter.

24-05-4

Detail 24522286

Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at container above microwave oven. Operator inverted the utensils. Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 24522281

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun holster at bar.

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 24090302

High Priority - 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.

01B-02-5

Detail 24090298

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed single serve butter packets on bar (75F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Detail 24090294

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed single serve butter packets on bar (75F - Cold Holding).

31B-03-4

Detail 24090291

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.

02C-02-5

Detail 24090293

Intermediate - 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.

14-45-4

Detail 24090300

Basic - Cardboard saturated with oil used to line the counter under the fryer.

36-36-4

Detail 24090297

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in fire command room in rear(contains hand wash sink and ice machine.)

10-12-5

Detail 24090304

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.

31B-04-4

Detail 24090301

Basic - 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.

24-18-4

Detail 24090295

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 24090303

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor in dry storage area.

25-06-4

Detail 24090299

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected in kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 24090292

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink.

46-01-4

Detail 24090296

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes blocking fire exit door.

45-04-4

Detail 24090290

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, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23380037

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun nozzle at rooftop bar.

31B-04-4

Detail 23380038

Basic - 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, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22536595

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22536594

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22536596

Basic - 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.