BASIL GARDEN OF PALM CITY

2655 SW FEROE AVE, PALM CITY 34990

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/13/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink not plumbed into floor drain on back dock.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and beef in buckets with non running water.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Chilis stored in direct contact with plastic shopping bags at white chest freezer in kitchen. Advised operator to use only food safe bags like ziplock bags.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish over vegetables not in commercial packaging at tall reach in freezer in kitchen. Raw shell eggs over cut scallions at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored all products properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fish not in commercial packaging at tall reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker at hose bibb on back dock.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Not calibrated within 2° , operator thermometer at 24F in ice water calibration. Educated operator on how to calibrate thermometer.
  • 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.
Food Inspector #8558989
2024-03-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/27/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed resting on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over cooked beef at reach in freezer at cook line. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut red cabbage (78F - Cold Holding); cooked rice noodles (68F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting out on counter on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 1 hour. Time control procedure sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. fried tofu (74F - Cooling) at 3:45 since 2:15 - 74F 4:05 Observed sitting out in container on cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator returned to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8345963
2023-11-27
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).