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THAI BASIL

4447 COMMONS DR STE 103, Destin FL 32541 · 850-460-7070

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603996
Grade history
APR 25
JUL 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front of house wait station - Fresh Rolls 71F at 3 hrs. Moved to cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 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 — 4 findings
AC system inadequate as evidenced by condensation accumulation on ceiling vent dripping into bucket in dining room near front.
Basic/36-68-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Fan stored on food contact surface near peanut sauce. Cell phone stored on cloth over plate next to a bowl above make bar on shelf.
Basic/40-06-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Portioned and bagged raw pork and raw chicken stored in upright freezer not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being prepared ( cooled and dried in open air ) outside uncovered in close proximity to dumpsters. TCS food exposed to environmental contamination One tray of sliced pork and one plate of sliced beef.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food being prepared ( cooled and dried in open air ) outside uncovered in close proximity to dumpsters. TCS food exposed to environmental contamination One tray of sliced pork and one plate of sliced beef.
Basic/08B-32-4/Admin Complaint
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Line cooked left cook line and went to hand wash sink and washed gloved hands without changing gloves. Discussion conducted with employee reference required hand washing and glove change. Employee compliant to directive for washing hands and changing gloves prior to returning to cook line.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front of house wait station - Fresh Rolls 71F at 3 hrs. Moved to cold hold unit for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom right of exterior rear kitchen door rusted / corroded allowing an open gap between door and threshold.
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handles.
Basic/10-20-4
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Ambient 45F, chicken 45/45/45, pork 45, beef 45, tofu 45F per operator less than 4 hr. Advised operator to move all TCS foods to secondary cold hold units and Ice for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not maintaining TCS foods at or below 41F. Ambient 45F at time of the inspection.
Basic/14-74-7
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Back line upright reach in freezer.
Basic/14-05-4
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler Unpasteurized shell eggs over sauce.
High priority/08A-05-6

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.