The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers

1520 Broadway #104, Fort Myers, FL 33901

American

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Ceiling tile missing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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**

08A-02-6

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.

53B-14-5

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**

24-05-4

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

29-17-4

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

36-36-4

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**

10-01-5

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

25-27-4

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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.

08A-05-6

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).

03A-02-5

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).

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.

31B-03-4

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.

02C-02-5

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.

31B-04-4

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

10-12-5

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

36-36-4

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

14-45-4

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

25-05-4

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

25-06-4

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

42-01-4

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

24-18-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers.

How does The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers 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 The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Filament Restaurant Hotel Banyan Fort Myers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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