BASIL'S FLAME BROILED CHICKEN & RIBS
5917 MANATEE AVE N, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-794-5222
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed to operator. Operator will post clean up plan.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016035421 | Jul 6, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris buildup on top of their dish machine. Operator cleaned it.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employe food/drink stored with customer food in the walk in cooler. Operator separated and labeled them.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a drain plug missing from their shared plaza dumpster.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance equipment stored above/with dry goods in the kitchen. Operator removed them.
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Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back exit door locked. Operator unlocked it.
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with excess grease.
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator discontinued use of dishwasher machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee start to put on gloves on without washing hands. Educated employee on handwashing and changing tasks. Employee removed gloves and washed hands then put on gloves.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on front line, to strong. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer bucket now at 100ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dish area with soil and dust.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to mop sink in back food preparation room with a hole approximately 12" x 6" just above the cove molding.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with excess grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of macaroni and cheese in walk-in cooler on shelf not covered. Operator removed macaroni and cheese and moved it to covered pans.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine with a build up of soil and black mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop next to 3 compartment sink not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in walk-in cooler at 49F. Operator stated that chicken had been an hour earlier. Operator put ice on chicken to rapidly cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of joint compound stored on bagged soda in back food preparation area. Operator removed joint compound.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in food preparation area with excess soil and dust.
Stored food not covered. Observed ribs and macaroni and cheese in walk-in cooler without covers. Operator placed lids on products.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance around 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop upside down to dry.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E-mailed copy to operator to post.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with excess grease over grills.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of ice machine in back food prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess of soil and grease on hood filters in grill area.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance tools on shelf with foil pans in back food prep area. Operator removed tools.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on back wall at three compartment sink.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken/missing cove base to the left of rear kitchen exit door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator. Operator will post clean up plan.
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 copy of agreement to operator. Operator signed agreement.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table across from walk in cooler. Operator removed beverage.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 missing hood filter.
Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on hood vent over chicken grilling area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door with broken self closing mechanism.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door of kitchen blocked by multiple cardboard boxes. Operator removed boxes.
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.