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BASEMENT GRILLE

With 12 documented inspections, BASEMENT GRILLE in ORLANDO has achieved a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Pine Street
Orlando, Florida, 32801
South Eola
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13467069

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt container. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of soda and drinks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Sides of fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 25-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smash burgers over cheese sauce in back cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part of Bean patties, 41-53F cold holding. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to keep item covered in cooler for proper cooling. Recheck at 2:38pm temperature range 40F-46F cooling **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on line blocked by food debris and cart. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook lone Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13467070

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Salt container Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap stall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases Soda and drinks on floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -Sides of fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 25-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw smash burger over cheese sauce in back cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part of Bean patties, 41-53F cold holding. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to keep item covered in cooler for proper cooling. Recheck at 2:38pm temperature range 40F-46F cooling **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink on line blocked by food debris and cart . Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room . Operator immediately replaced Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463419

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Salt container Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap stall Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases Soda and drinks on floor Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -Sides of fryers Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw smash burger over cheese sauce in back cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part of Bean patties, 41-53F cold holding. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to keep item covered in cooler for proper cooling. Recheck at 2:38pm temperature range 40F-46F cooling **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink on line blocked by food debris and cart . Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room . Operator immediately replaced Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13465788

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt container. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap bathroom Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of soda and drinks Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Sides of fryers Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smash burgers over cheese sauce in back cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part of Bean patties, 41-53F cold holding. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to keep item covered in cooler for proper cooling. Recheck at 2:38pm temperature range 40F-46F cooling **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on line blocked by food debris and cart. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook lone Warning

Inspection Date: 1/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10750660

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by back door in storage area. Operator immediately removed and discarded. 3 dead roaches by bag in a box soda. Operator immediately removed and discarded. Total 4 dead roaches. Per operator establishment gets weekly pest control service. Corrected On-Site
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 tanks inside under storage shelf

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10719941

  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 109F. Advised to discard water Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen area the concrete is crumbling - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10710205

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 109F. Advised to discard water Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen area the concrete is crumbling
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plaintains 90F in steamwell. Less than 4hrs per op. Advised operator to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler in back kitchen: ; Mac n cheese boiled Eggs, raw eggs , feta, Ranch, blue cheese. All over 4hrs per operator. 47-52F cold holding. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in back kitchen: ; Mac n cheese boiled Eggs, raw eggs , feta, Ranch, blue cheese. All over 4hrs per operator. 47-52F cold holding Operator immediately discarded , ground beef, pork. Chorizo less than 4hrs. Operator immediately moved to working cooler. (47-52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10698842

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice well at bar is leaking from bottom. Operator has catch basin to catch dripping water.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled container. Operator immediately removed and cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 75F. Operator immediately discarded water and replaced with water of 139F Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air filters on ice machine
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in steam table 95F less than 4hrs per operator. Operator reheated to 182F Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895973

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind bar equipment has debris buildup
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plantains 82F-95F 20 minutes per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826378

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler table - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator states that water pressure is low while operating dish machine. Dish machine is not sanitizing. Operator is already using triple sink to do ware washing until dish machine is fixed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Prep cooler on cook line is not cold holding at proper temperature. Operator already had items removed -Gasket in single door freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy debris Behind coolers at bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink leaking from sprayer - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employees signed on site Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8825489

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler table
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in back dry storage area. Operator immediately cleaned up and discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator states that water pressure is low while operating dish machine. Dish machine is not sanitizing. Operator is already using triple sink to do ware washing until dish machine is fixed.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Prep cooler on cook line is not cold holding at proper temperature. Operator already had items removed -Gasket in single door freezer
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor under dry storage shelf on cook line
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy debris Behind coolers at bar
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent Ice machine air filters
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink leaking from sprayer
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Labels on flour containers . Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect at bar area not around food 1 flying insect at trash can in kitchen 1 flying insect by dish machine Total 3 flying insects Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any handsinks Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Employees signed on site Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345089

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups and lids on floor at front counter Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 122F. 2 hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.