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TOMATO AND BASIL

653 NE 125 ST, North Miami FL 33161 · 3054561193

Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2334729
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
APR 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Lasagna held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the flour.
Basic/14-01-5
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, pasta, sliced ham held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · On 1/27/2026 at the time of the inspection - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, pasta, sliced ham held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler. Warning Time Extended
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired since 9/4/2025
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, pasta, sliced ham held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Apr 15, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop salt.
Basic/14-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some debris on reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 22, 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice buildup
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gas soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Poster was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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 was provided to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By triple sink. Advised manager, he corrected it
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink by triple sink.
Basic/29-09-4

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.