South Venice, Sarasota County

BENNY BADA BING INC

1815 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, South Venice, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
6 Basic
May 29, 2026
City
South Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

50-09-4

Detail 24599779

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24599780

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed canned food on the floor in dry storage.

35B-03-4

Detail 24599782

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

14-33-4

Detail 24599781

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24599778

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

33-31-5

Detail 24599783

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed a build up in the back area of unused equipment. Repeat Violation

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 7Total: 7

50-09-4

Detail 24274316

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Observed the license displayed expired 12/1/2102 Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24274319

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24274318

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. O interior of microwave soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 24274320

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 24274315

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 24274317

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises outside back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24274314

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Time Extended

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 24155285

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef, shell eggs, pork sausage and chicken over cooked pastas, sauces, cheese and cream in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24155297

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish soap on shelf above food at slicer and soup station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 24155298

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed lasagna cold cuts and cheeses employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior, then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24155284

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24155289

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces, prepared meats, and roast garlic Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24155291

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24155296

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen and dishwasher area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24155288

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24155293

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24155283

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24155286

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. O interior of microwave soiled. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24155295

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24155294

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24155292

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed deli ham and tub of cooked tomatoes reach-in cooler stored unwrapped and not covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-31-5

Detail 24155287

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises outside back of kitchen. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24155290

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24155299

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ham working squeeze bottles of oils and wine not lableled Warning

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23396691

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23396690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Ob cutting boards at cooks line grooved and worn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Cutting board at cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-09-4

Detail 23377727

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 30 lizard droppings on outlet and floor of dry storage trailer. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23377722

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw clams over unwashed produce. Operator removed clams. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23377723

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over case of pepperoni and cooked meatballs. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23377726

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23377725

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked cabbage in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23377724

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23377721

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Ob cutting boards at cooks line grooved and worn. Warning

01B-10-4

Detail 23377728

Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 lbs of raw in shell clams all dead. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Warning

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 22986914

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22986913

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in cooler over cut melon and cheese. Operator moved eggs for proper storage. Repeat 10-31-23. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22986908

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza not time marked. Employee stated pizza was cooked at 11 am employee time marked pizza correctly.

11-07-5

Detail 22986912

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat 10-31-24 Repeat Violation

11-05-4

Detail 22986906

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 10-31-23 Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22986907

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. Repeat 10-31-24 Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22986910

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. Repeat 10-31-24 Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 22986911

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available at time of inspection.

08B-38-4

Detail 22986909

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub or turkey on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved turkey off floor.

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 10Basic: 3Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 22409062

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pasta and cheese in reach-in cooler. Observed operator move eggs to bottom shelf for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 22409058

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-05-4

Detail 22409054

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

02C-03-5

Detail 22409065

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cheese in reach-in cooler that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-12-23 Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22409061

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 7-12-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22409057

Intermediate - Handwash sink by 3 compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by large fan. Observed employee remove fan. Repeat 7-12-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22409053

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Observed operator replace towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22409064

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 7-12-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22409063

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Observed operator replaced soap. Repeat 7-12-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22409056

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rib eye roast in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 22409055

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle in hall by restroom no labeled.

50-09-4

Detail 22409060

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 7-12-23 Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 22409066

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat 7-12-23 Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22409059

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 8Basic: 3Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22115215

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and pork in reach-in cooler over cooked pastas, cooked marinated vegetables and cheese. Observed raw pork over cheese in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 12-13-22 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-07-5

Detail 22115212

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 22115218

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham and cheeses that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 22115214

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink.

11-27-4

Detail 22115220

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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22115223

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled. Repeat 12-13-22 Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22115213

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bottle of bleach in hand wash sink. Observed operator remove item from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22115222

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22115216

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed operator replace soap. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22115217

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

51-18-6

Detail 22115219

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

25-05-4

Detail 22115221

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters over box soda rack and togo containers at salad station not inverted. Repeat 12-13-22 Repeat Violation

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 21631416

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication on shelf with food and clean equipment at cooks line. Observed operator remove medication. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21631419

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed operator move eggs to lower shelf. Repeat 7-22-22. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21631413

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel clean on shelf above clean pans ar cooks line. Observed operator remove chemical from area. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21631414

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham and cheese opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-22-22 Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21631420

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at pizza make station soiled.Repeat 7-22-22. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21631418

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank out side back door not adequately secured. Repeat 7-22-22. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21631421

Basic - Cutting board at pizza station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Repeat 7-22-22 Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21631422

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pizza sauce on floor in dry storage area. Observed case of beef and containers of sauce stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 7-22-22 Repeat Violation

10-13-5

Detail 21631415

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

25-06-4

Detail 21631417

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers at deli station not inverted or protected. Observed operator invert containers. Repeat 7-22-22. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 12

50-17-2

Detail 21212830

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21212833

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cheese and pastrami in Walk-in cooler.

02C-03-5

Detail 21212836

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed assorted cheese and cold cuts opened more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

22-02-4

Detail 21212835

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at pizza make station soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 21212837

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21212834

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21212831

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21212832

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks at beer kegerator not secured. Observed operator secure tank. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21212838

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at pizza make station worn and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21212829

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned tomatoes on floor in dry storage area trailer. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in Walk-in cooler.

10-20-4

Detail 21212827

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on pizza oven. Observed employee remove tongs.

25-06-4

Detail 21212828

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers at deli station not inverted or protected. Observed single service containers at deli station not inverted or protected. Observed employee invert containers. Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20935864

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken over container cut lettuce in reach-in cooler. Observed raw eggs on top shelf above lettuce, cheese and herbs of reach-in cooler by pizza oven.

31B-02-4

Detail 20935863

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Observed employee place paper towels at hand sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20935866

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked marinated chicken, beef stew prepared onsite not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 20935865

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait staff area.

14-25-5

Detail 20935862

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed ply-wood shelf at cooks line.

14-09-4

Detail 20935869

Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make table across from oven.

16-46-4

Detail 20935868

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-06-4

Detail 20935867

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter.

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 20463039

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine for chlorine.

31B-02-4

Detail 20463041

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next the three compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20463036

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles in the walk in cooler on top shelf with no date mark. Operator stated the cooked noodles where prepared 08/25/2021. Operator placed date mark on the container. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20463037

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf above the three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20463040

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust at the reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 20463035

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on wire shelf above the three compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 20463038

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name that contains Parmesan Cheese. Operator placed name on the container of Parmesan cheese. Corrected On-Site