Banyan House

19725 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Banyan House stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

By comparison, the average Venice facility scores 79, putting Banyan House on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

08A-05-6

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**

41-10-4

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**

06-01-5

Mar 2, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

41-17-4

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

01C-03-4

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**

12B-13-4

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**

25-06-4

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

22-20-5

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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**

03G-50-1

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**

02B-02-5

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

01C-06-5

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**

12B-07-4

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**

03G-54-1

Apr 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banyan House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banyan House on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Banyan House compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Banyan House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.

Has Banyan House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banyan House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Banyan House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Banyan House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banyan House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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