BASEMENT GRILLE
66 E PINE ST, Orlando FL 32801 · 4076685905
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 32 points off where it started.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021030859 | Jun 25, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2019028680 | May 23, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handsinks. Operator replaced
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both prep persons. Both doned beardguards
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under coolers and steam table and cooking equipment on cook line -bottom side area of prep cooler
Apr 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer line is not correctly hooked up to dish machine. It is outside the machine and when activated dripping onto the floor
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Plantains; (91-114F - Hot Holding) in steamwell less than 4hrs per operator. Operator reheated to 165F for temperature recovery. cheese 106F hot holding in steamwell less than 4hrs per operator. Operator reheated to 165F for temperature recovery
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handsinks. Operator replaced
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Most expired
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both prep persons. Both doned beardguards
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not working. Operator has repairs scheduled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under coolers and steam table and cooking equipment on cook line -bottom side area of prep cooler
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawer cooler: raw Burgers 45F-50F cold holding over 4hrs per operator. Operator removed to be discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Drawer cooler: raw Burgers 45F-50F cold holding over 4hrs per operator. Operator removed to be discarded
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. In mens room
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink on line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to dcoop sauce. Operator immediately removed
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator immediately doned beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind front counter equipment
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In both bathrooms strong smell of urine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinals not flushing. Operator has repairs scheduled
Water draining onto floor surface. When running dishwasher
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Operator immediately labeled
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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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
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink on line blocked by food debris and cart. Operator immediately removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Operator immediately replaced
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Salt container
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap stall
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases Soda and drinks on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -Sides of fryers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container
Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
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
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on line blocked by food debris and cart. Operator immediately removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook lone
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt container. Operator immediately removed
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap bathroom
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of soda and drinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Sides of fryers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on line blocked by food debris and cart. Operator immediately removed
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook lone
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt container. Operator immediately removed
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap bathroom
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of soda and drinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Sides of fryers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
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
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink on line blocked by food debris and cart. Operator immediately removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Operator immediately replaced
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Salt container
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap stall
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases Soda and drinks on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -Sides of fryers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 109F. Advised to discard water
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen area the concrete is crumbling
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
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
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)
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 109F. Advised to discard water
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen area the concrete is crumbling
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Equipment in poor repair. Ice well at bar is leaking from bottom. Operator has catch basin to catch dripping water.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled container. Operator immediately removed and cleaned
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air filters on ice machine
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind bar equipment has debris buildup
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler table
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.
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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy debris Behind coolers at bar
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink leaking from sprayer
Jul 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any handsinks
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
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler table
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in back dry storage area. Operator immediately cleaned up and discarded
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.
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
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor under dry storage shelf on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy debris Behind coolers at bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent Ice machine air filters
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink leaking from sprayer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Labels on flour containers.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
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/
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cups and lids on floor at front counter
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