BASILICO CORAL GABLES
2312 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, Coral Gables FL 33134
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority9 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Ice discarded by employee. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees at cook line lack of knowledge about temperature.
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washing hands in prep sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line, salad station.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observe at storage pots and pans not inverted.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Soiled Utensils stored inside a dirty container.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink located at cook line.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs over meat. Chef replaced eggs.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Inside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor, onions bag, flour. At kitchen's storage.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees need to wash hands more often.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For dishwasher.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with alcohol not labeled. Employee used marker to describe the item.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Employee discarded the ice from bin.See stop sale.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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. Form provided while conducting the inspection.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed some splash due to dripping water from ac vent at cook line.
Food stored on floor. At walking freezer a box with seafood stored on floor.
Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. At front counter, requested also by the chef.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed the knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Moo line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For all sinks.
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.