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TORN BASIL

100 TERMINAL DR, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 · 954-359-9102

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats104
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1620982
Grade history
JUL 23
DEC 24
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 22 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. Observed individual butter (67F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored out of temperature over 4 hours. Employee discarded. Stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Steam table cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bar area-lower cooler. Two small wraps and fruit. Manager discarded.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
The state's own report →
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter (67F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored out of temperature over 4 hours. Employee discarded. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter (67F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored out of temperature over 4 hours. Employee discarded. Stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on soda gun nozzle, at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile in front of beer tap at bar.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf above prep table soiled with dust and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.