BASILS CHICKEN AND RIBS
5210 E STATE RD 64, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-747-7972
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Ora
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in Ice machine bin with mold like substance.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Person in charge put on beard guard.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee with jewelry on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Person in charge put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid. Observed: Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it was placed in reach in cooler on 8/22/25. educated Person in charge on cold food storage.Person in charge voluntarily discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it was placed in reach in cooler on 8/22/25. educated Person in charge on cold food storage.Person in charge voluntarily discarded chicken.
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. Gave a copy of the handout to Person in charge. Person in charge had all personnel working read and sign.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Person in charge put on hat and washed hands.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the pad around dumpster on south end of parking area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pork ribs (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 4/7/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pork ribs (48F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler on 4/7/25. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge discarded.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed on mop sink outside no back flow prevention device.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on two employee's wrist bands on wrist.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster on south end of parking area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from grill cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Chicken was stacked above the fill line.educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge started it had been in the container for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge removed chicken down to the fill line and placed in reach in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with wristband and wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed all and washed hands. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted mop. Priority: Basic
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on front kitchen line above grill ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust and grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in main kitchen area cell phone on food preparation table. Person in charge removed cell phone and sanitized surface.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease dripping from hood system on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler cooked Chicken stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over grill soiled with grease. Observed In Walk in cooler and Reach in coolers throughout kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 10, 2024Call 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease dripping from hood system on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters over grill soiled with grease. Observed In Walk in cooler and Reach in coolers throughout kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from Grill, Potato Salad (54F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (58F - Cold Holding); sour Cream (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the food product in the Reach in cooler had been in there for approximately 1 hour and placed all food products in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. had been in the Reach in cooler
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease dripping from hood system on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters over grill soiled with grease. Observed In Walk in cooler and Reach in coolers throughout kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease dripping from hood system on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area hood filters over grill soiled with grease. Observed In Walk in cooler and Reach in coolers throughout kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.