BASIL GARDEN OF PALM CITY
201 SW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 772.221.2522
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020034164 | Jul 7, 2020 | Aug 18, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment without washing hands. Operator reviewed proper hand washing for employees to wash hands properly
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at triple sink while food preparation was in process Operator reviewed proper hand washing with employees
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at back kitchen cover with cutting board and food equipment not accessible to employees Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from cup while prepping foods at counter Employee removed cup and washed hands
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed inside reach in cooler in kitchen- bean sprouts (69F - Cooling at 3:00 since 2:00-64F at 3:30); hydrated noodles (63F - Cooling at 3:00 since 1:00- 59F at 3:30); At current rate of cooling, foods will not reach ambient cooling from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed foods in ice bath to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal food tray soiled with food debris on storage shelf in back kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook line soiled with food debris, grease
Jun 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook line soiled with food debris, grease
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.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pot stored on rack that has rust on rack in kitchen.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of Degreaser unlabeled at cook line. Operator labeled properly.
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.
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed Oyster sauce and ketchup stored on kitchen floor.
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.
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock.
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.
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.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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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
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen and at front counter used to fill bucket and pitcher
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
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At reach in cooler at cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and stove have grease and food build up
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
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between wall and pipes in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen has debris build up
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights at cook line
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
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
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler Rust shelves on prep table at cook line
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
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf over hand sink at cook line, not sealed, smooth and easily clean able
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.