BASSIL'S
6251 ARGYLE FOREST BLVD STE 103, Jacksonville FL 32244 · 904-778-9090
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019012793 | Jan 28, 2019 | Mar 28, 2019 | $400 |
| 5--2015052768 | Nov 25, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed all certified food manager certifications expired.
Apr 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken wings at temperatures of 91F cooling for 1.5 hours in reach in cooler on cook line. Cooked wings had plastic lid sealed tight. Person in charge moved wings to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed all certified food manager certifications expired.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler doors on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle for scoop in direct contact with product in sugar container across from rear flip top cooler. Person in charge removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up o reach in cooler doors on cook line.
Sep 4, 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler at front counter, 7 pieces of cheesecake (48F-50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they came from the freezer to the reach in cooler at about 4 pm yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter, 7 pieces of cheesecake (48F-50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they came from the freezer to the reach in cooler at about 4 pm yesterday.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on flip top to reach in cooler across from fryers torn. Also, gasket on beverage cooler at front corner torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On back storage shelf next to dough mixer, handles in product of sugar and flour. Operator removed handles from product.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler metal shelves rusted/soiled.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on cutting board of reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line. Owner removed cellphone.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line, gaskets are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease/dust.
Sep 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On pizza prep table, hand sanitizer and nasal spray. Manager removed both from area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with build up/food debris. Manager began cleaning.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On clean prep table next to flip top cooler, employee water bottle. Manager removed bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Above flip top cooler on make line, employee phone. Manager removed phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in cooler adjacent to fryers in kitchen are torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Three floor tiles in kitchen by walk in cooler are cracked/disrepair.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several clean plastic containers have old labels. Manager began scrapping labels off and rewashing.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wash cloths on cutting board not stored in sanitizer between uses. Manager moved cloths to sanitizer bucket.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee blew into single use gloves then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager in kitchen area blew into glove to expand, placed glove on and engaged in food preparation. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Below slicer in kitchen, clean slicing bade stored next to can of paint. Paint moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler at front counter, containers of cheesecake portioned two days prior not dated. Manager states he will date products.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near ice machine in kitchen. Soap provided.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer, establishment not tracking prepared lasagna and pasta. Manager states he will date products.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food items in walk in cooler. Inspector explained proper handling of personal food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager making pizza in back kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall on either side of entrance to kitchen from dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack in kitchen.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Back bathroom in dining area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board by flip top cooler across from fryers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple seasoning bulk containers (flour, sugar, salt) in dry food storage area in kitchen.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original packaging, stored over bags of french fries in standing reach in freezer on make line, manager moved chicken.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee pot and tea urn lid in hand wash sink between triple sink and prep sink in kitchen. Large plastic bowls in hand wash sink between triple sink and large ice machine in kitchen. All items removed
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. No markings for cooked spaghetti and lasagna that the operator states was made Monday then frozen and thawed out today in reach in coolers and walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups in various spice containers in dry storage area in back of kitchen.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In bathroom at end of hallway in dining area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing produce cardboard boxes in walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and sugar in storage area in back of kitchen.
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