BASIL'S FLAME BROILED CHICKEN & RIBS

BASIL'S FLAME BROILED CHICKEN & RIBS in BRADENTON has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

5917 MANATEE AVE N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10887828

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in food preparation area with excess soil and dust.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribs and macaroni and cheese in walk-in cooler without covers. Operator placed lids on products. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance around 3 compartment sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop upside down to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in walk-in cooler at 49F. Operator stated that chicken had been an hour earlier. Operator put ice on chicken to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of joint compound stored on bagged soda in back food preparation area. Operator removed joint compound. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874809

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E-mailed copy to operator to post.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with excess grease over grills. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8748473

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of ice machine in back food prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess of soil and grease on hood filters in grill area.
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance tools on shelf with foil pans in back food prep area. Operator removed tools. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on back wall at three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514863

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken/missing cove base to the left of rear kitchen exit door.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves.

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364424

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table across from walk in cooler. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 missing hood filter.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on hood vent over chicken grilling area.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door with broken self closing mechanism.
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed to operator. Operator will post clean up plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1: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. Provided copy of agreement to operator. Operator signed agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door of kitchen blocked by multiple cardboard boxes. Operator removed boxes. Corrected On-Site