North Port, Sarasota County

BANYAN HOUSE

19725 WELLEN PARK BLVD, North Port, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
4 High Priority
Jun 2, 2026
City
North Port
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Jun 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 15

03G-04-5

Detail 24604837

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed grouper in reduced oxygen packaging keep in walk-in cooler not bearing any labeling or dating, done with any approved plans. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Warning

03G-05-5

Detail 24604832

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. Observed grouper in reduced oxygen packaging keep in walk-in cooler not bearing any labeling or dating, done with any approved plans. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24604838

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed grouper in reduced oxygen packaging keep in walk-in cooler not bearing any labeling or dating, done with any approved plans. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24604830

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of wd40 on top of metal proof box with clean equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24604828

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep area soiled. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24604834

Intermediate - Handwash sinks at prep area and employee bathroom not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by trash cans and boxes. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24604841

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed grouper in reduced oxygen packaging keep in walk-in cooler not bearing any labeling or dating, done with any approved plans. Observed cooked beef short ribs in walk-in cooler in reduced oxygen packaging keep done onsite with approved plans. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24604839

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meats, fish, chicken and pasta Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24604829

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. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24604835

Intermediate - mussel tags not marked with last date served. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24604840

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 24604833

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24604827

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed hard wood cutting board at cooks line cracked. Warning

24-15-4

Detail 24604831

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed air conditioning vents over guest tables in dining room and set side of bar area have heavy condensation dripping onto tables and service ware. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 24604836

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24318549

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and fish in top of make tables along side prepared lettuce and tomato.

41-10-4

Detail 24318551

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on top ice machine. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24318550

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and beef thawing in containers of standing water. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

Mar 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23598031

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties and lamb chops on push cart in walk-in-cooler over cooked broccoli rabe. Operator move broccoli rabe for correct storage.

08B-01-4

Detail 23598034

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed brunch buffet with meat carving station, dessert station and shrimp cocktail bar.

13-04-4

Detail 23598035

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 23598033

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on make table by charcoal grill is in disrepair and held together with duct tape.

08B-38-4

Detail 23598032

Basic - Food stored on floor observed cases of bread in walk-in-freezer.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-04-5

Detail 23342824

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 5lb of mussels in walk-in-cooler missing tag and 2.5lb of mussels on cooks line missing tag all pans had several dead mussels in them. Operator voluntarily disposed of mussels. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23342827

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg wash made with pasteurized eggs and milk at fry station at 61F cold holding. Operator voluntarily disposed of egg wash. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23342832

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash made with pasteurized eggs and milk at fry station at 61F cold holding. Operator voluntarily disposed of egg wash. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 23342829

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 23342826

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat2-13-24 Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 23342828

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

01C-01-4

Detail 23342833

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed 5lb of mussels in walk-in-cooler missing tag and 2.5lb of mussels on cooks line missing tag all pans had several dead mussels in them. Operator voluntarily disposed of mussels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23342825

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 2-13-24 Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23342830

Basic - 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.

12B-02-4

Detail 23342831

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in food prep area.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 22639274

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed saved mussel tag missing last date served information.

41-17-4

Detail 22639271

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area and wait station. Observed operator label bottles. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22639272

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-13-4

Detail 22639273

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in Walk-in cooler above food. Observed op remove beverage. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22639275

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at ice tea machine not inverted or protected. Operator inverted filters. Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03G-50-1

Detail 22525643

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of in house cut steaks held for more then 48 hours without an approved HACCP plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed operator has summited paper for HACCP plan and is wait correspondence stated it was received and reviewed. Time Extended

03G-54-1

Detail 22525644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of in house cut steaks held for more then 48 hours without an approved HACCP plan. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed operator has summited paper for HACCP plan and is wait correspondence stated it was received and reviewed. Time Extended

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03G-50-1

Detail 22379874

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of in house cut steaks held for more then 48 hours without an approved HACCP plan. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 22379871

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed menu has raw undercooked ceviche fish, shrimp and scallops dish that is not identified as served raw or uncooked on the menu. Warning

01C-06-5

Detail 22379875

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw clams and mussels on cooks removed from original container. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22379872

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above cooks line. Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 22379873

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed establishment is conducting reduced oxygen packaging of in house cut steaks held for more then 48 hours without an approved HACCP plan. Warning

Apr 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.