THE FILAMENT RESTAURANT HOTEL BANYAN FORT MYERS Inspection – October 6, 2025

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-05-6

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.

#10High Priority01B-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).

Stop Sale

#11High Priority03A-02-5

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).

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar.

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

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.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-45-4

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

#2Basic36-36-4

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

#3Basic10-12-5

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

#4Basic31B-04-4

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.

#5Basic24-18-4

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

#6Basic25-05-4

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

#7Basic25-06-4

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

#8Basic42-01-4

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

Florida Food Watch