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BASIL GARDEN OF PALM CITY

2655 SW FEROE AVE, Palm City FL 34990 · 772.220.1994

Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5300262
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cookline counter- Raw shell eggs 53F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024019481Mar 13, 2024Apr 25, 2024$400
2--2023069719Nov 27, 2023Jan 16, 2024$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cookline counter- Raw shell eggs 53F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal scrub in hand sink - operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cut cabbage in 2 door low top reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee exit building wearing gloves then re enter building and handle plates without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and move plates to ware washing area
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Case of raw chicken stored on floor in prep area. Operator moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer in kitchen
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at cook line flip top lid. Exposed insulation
Basic/14-36-5
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Dishmachine chlorine 0ppm. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, sanitize all dishes until dish machine is repaired. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At back room storage area, Packaged noodles stored on ground. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved noodles to shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line, frozen chicken sitting on counter thawing at room temperature. Advised operator of proper thawing procedure. Operator moved chicken to refrigerator.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed green beans stored over cut washed lettuce. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/14-15-4
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.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker at hose bibb on back dock.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Intermediate/05-06-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink not plumbed into floor drain on back dock.
Basic/29-08-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and beef in buckets with non running water.
Basic/06-01-5
Nov 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.