BASIL GARDEN OF PALM CITY

Southwest Federal Highway
Florida, 34994
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10861595

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10860557

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor of back kitchen next to tall white freezer and dry storage shelf. Observed removed and sanitized area thoroughly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor of kitchen underneath dry storage shelf operator cleaned and sanitized area at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook line soiled with food debris, grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath stainless reach in cooler at cook line. Operator killed and sanitized area thoroughly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling between drain pipes underneath triple sink in kitchen. Operators sprayed area with sanitizer in attempt to exterminate Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 6/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10735737

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor of back kitchen next to tall white freezer and dry storage shelf. Observed removed and sanitized area thoroughly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook line soiled with food debris, grease
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use food utensils in standing water 94F at cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath stainless reach in cooler at cook line. Operator killed and sanitized area thoroughly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10757587

  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pot stored on rack that has rust on rack in kitchen.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at Hose connection at mop sink in rear of restaurant.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (71F - Cooling) at 11:45; cooling since 11:30 - 71F at 12:06 - Observed in tall sliding door cooler by front register area. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator uncovered container and placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. ; sliced cabbage (51F - Cooling) at 11:51; cooling since 11:31 - 51F at 12:07 - Observed on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724811

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored over bottles of lemon juice. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hydrated noodles at 83F on counter at cook line. Per operator items left out on counter for approximately 1 hour. Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator put items in reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of Degreaser unlabeled at cook line. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8647949

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Oyster sauce and ketchup stored on kitchen floor.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed Tongs stored on shelf with oil and food residue.
  • 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 shrimp over lemon grass reach in freezer in kitchen , raw fish over cooked chicken dumplings reach in freezer by front door. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-02-5: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. No time mark for garlic oil. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for garlic oil, no procedure available at time of inspection. Time control procedure sent to operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528899

  • 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 shell eggs over chopped vegetables reach in cooler cook line. Raw shrimp over cooked crab Rangoon reach in freezer dish area , raw chicken and raw pork over cooked chicken dumplings reach in freezer register area. All products not in commercial packaging. 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. cooked bamboo (48F - Cold Holding) Observed on ice bath in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours. Time control procedure sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5: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. For garlic oil. Per operator, out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. peanut sauce (coconut milk) (60F - Cooling) at 2:05 since 11:35 - 59F 2:25 Observed in beverage cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time control procedure sent to operator.

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346281

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelves in stand up freezer by front counter Cardboard in chest freezer Old cardboard on crust cart at cook line
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At reach in cooler at cook line
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and stove have grease and food build up
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer in outside closed in area by ice machine
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between wall and pipes in kitchen
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen has debris build up
  • 38-12-4:Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights at cook line
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer has grease build up Crash cart at cook line has heavy grease build up Old cardboard in chest freezer in outside covered area by ice machine
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen and front counter area has debris and shelves have debris build up
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler Rust shelves on prep table at cook line
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls in kitchen have grease and food debris All behind dish machine has heavy black build up of debris
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf over hand sink at cook line, not sealed, smooth and easily clean able
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw shelled eggs in top part of reach in cooler at cook line, sitting on top of carrots and mushrooms Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provide form
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen and at front counter used to fill bucket and pitcher
  • 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 form and employee signed
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.