BASIL'S FLAME BROILED CHICKEN
4300 BEE RIDGE RD #600, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-377-5474
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew license at www.myfloridalicense.com
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm after employee set up. Employee corrected to 50ppm.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in men's bathroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile by rear entrance.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in back hallway by dry storage, lights not shielded.
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Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed 1-2"hole in door jam at rear entrance.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on mixer safety cage. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed lights not shielded in dry storeroom area hall.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Observed 1x2" hole in door jam exposed to outside when closed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Observed a 1x3" hole in wall exposed to outside near rear exit door.
Jul 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed approximately 3" dent in side of #10 can of Salsa Verde
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 1/4 to 2/2 " gap on bottom of rear door entrance.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 cracked tiles in preparation area and 2 missing by back door to dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew license at www.myfloridalicense.com
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed 2 buckets set up with 0ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food containers wet nesting on storage rack.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed an approximate 1/2 " gap at bottom corner of exterior door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles missing at rear door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Printed agreements signed by employees.
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.Printed for establishment.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black substance inside self serve ice chute at soda machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles broken at rear door exit.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.