Stuart, Martin County

BASIL GARDEN OF PALM CITY

201 SW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Feb 3, 2026
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-05-4

Detail 24344988

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from cup while prepping foods at counter Employee removed cup and washed hands

31B-03-4

Detail 24344987

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24344986

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03D-15-4

Detail 24067441

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed inside reach in cooler in kitchen- bean sprouts (69F - Cooling at 3:00 since 2:00-64F at 3:30); hydrated noodles (63F - Cooling at 3:00 since 1:00- 59F at 3:30); At current rate of cooling, foods will not reach ambient cooling from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed foods in ice bath to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24067440

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal food tray soiled with food debris on storage shelf in back kitchen

14-17-4

Detail 24067442

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-05-4

Detail 23828084

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath stainless reach in cooler at cook line. Operator killed and sanitized area thoroughly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling between drain pipes underneath triple sink in kitchen. Operators sprayed area with sanitizer in attempt to exterminate Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-03-4

Detail 23828083

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor of back kitchen next to tall white freezer and dry storage shelf. Observed removed and sanitized area thoroughly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor of kitchen underneath dry storage shelf operator cleaned and sanitized area at time of inspection. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23828085

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook line soiled with food debris, grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Time Extended

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23826132

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath stainless reach in cooler at cook line. Operator killed and sanitized area thoroughly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 23826134

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches on floor of back kitchen next to tall white freezer and dry storage shelf. Observed removed and sanitized area thoroughly at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23826133

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook line soiled with food debris, grease

10-07-4

Detail 23826135

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use food utensils in standing water 94F at cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 23470609

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at Hose connection at mop sink in rear of restaurant.

03D-15-4

Detail 23470608

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (71F - Cooling) at 11:45; cooling since 11:30 - 71F at 12:06 - Observed in tall sliding door cooler by front register area. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator uncovered container and placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. ; sliced cabbage (51F - Cooling) at 11:51; cooling since 11:31 - 51F at 12:07 - Observed on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

24-06-4

Detail 23470610

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pot stored on rack that has rust on rack in kitchen.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23401490

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hydrated noodles at 83F on counter at cook line. Per operator items left out on counter for approximately 1 hour. Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator put items in reach in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23401492

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of Degreaser unlabeled at cook line. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23401491

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored over bottles of lemon juice. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

Apr 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 22785346

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over lemon grass reach in freezer in kitchen , raw fish over cooked chicken dumplings reach in freezer by front door. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22785345

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time mark for garlic oil. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 22785343

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for garlic oil, no procedure available at time of inspection. Time control procedure sent to operator. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22785344

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Oyster sauce and ketchup stored on kitchen floor.

10-02-4

Detail 22785347

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed Tongs stored on shelf with oil and food residue.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22770005

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shell eggs over chopped vegetables reach in cooler cook line. Raw shrimp over cooked crab Rangoon reach in freezer dish area , raw chicken and raw pork over cooked chicken dumplings reach in freezer register area. All products not in commercial packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22770007

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked bamboo (48F - Cold Holding) Observed on ice bath in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours. Time control procedure sent to operator. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22770006

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. For garlic oil. Per operator, out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22770008

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb on back dock.

03D-15-4

Detail 22770004

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. peanut sauce (coconut milk) (60F - Cooling) at 2:05 since 11:35 - 59F 2:25 Observed in beverage cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved to freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 22770009

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time control procedure sent to operator.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 22370501

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw shelled eggs in top part of reach in cooler at cook line, sitting on top of carrots and mushrooms Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22370506

Intermediate - 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. Provide form

31A-11-4

Detail 22370499

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen and at front counter used to fill bucket and pitcher

11-26-1

Detail 22370502

Intermediate - 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. Provided form and employee signed

53B-09-4

Detail 22370498

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

14-05-4

Detail 22370509

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelves in stand up freezer by front counter Cardboard in chest freezer Old cardboard on crust cart at cook line

14-09-4

Detail 22370497

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At reach in cooler at cook line

36-73-4

Detail 22370503

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and stove have grease and food build up

14-69-4

Detail 22370495

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer in outside closed in area by ice machine

10-17-4

Detail 22370494

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between wall and pipes in kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 22370493

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen has debris build up

38-12-4

Detail 22370500

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights at cook line

23-03-4

Detail 22370507

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer has grease build up Crash cart at cook line has heavy grease build up Old cardboard in chest freezer in outside covered area by ice machine

22-16-4

Detail 22370505

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen and front counter area has debris and shelves have debris build up

14-33-4

Detail 22370504

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler Rust shelves on prep table at cook line

36-27-5

Detail 22370496

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls in kitchen have grease and food debris All behind dish machine has heavy black build up of debris

14-06-4

Detail 22370508

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf over hand sink at cook line, not sealed, smooth and easily clean able

May 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-08-5

Detail 21994467

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, with pastry dessert /reach in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken properly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21994468

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over carrots/reach in cooler#2/corrective action taken/operator stored raw beef properly. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 21994470

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-38-4

Detail 21994471

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored oil container back on shelf. Corrective Action Taken

10-12-5

Detail 21994472

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Storeroom. By ice machine

14-20-4

Detail 21994469

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Prep table/kitchen

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21815324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts at 68 degrees/stored with 2 hours/kitchen/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored bean sprouts back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21815320

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep areas/shelves/kitchen.

16-21-4

Detail 21815321

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 21815322

Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef/kitchen/corrective action taken operator stored foods back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

06-06-5

Detail 21815319

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Beef/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 21815323

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave/kitchen

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21358234

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine sanitizing at 0/ppm chlorine

31A-11-4

Detail 21358233

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing food containers/cookline/corrective action taken/operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21358232

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 21358235

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cover shrimps/reach in cooler/corrective action taken/operator removed cloth cover. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21358231

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored rice properly. Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 20884534

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall by ceiling in back dry storage room by dish machine area. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20884533

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 35f raw chicken 45f, in top reach in cooler, not prepped today, less than 4 hours, ice bags added. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20884537

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test papers.. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20884536

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser bottle. Was labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20884535

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor in back kitchen dry storage area by dish machine area. One dead roach on kitchen counter, has dry spices containers on counter. Were removed on site. Admin Complaint

10-07-4

Detail 20884532

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop and bowl in 76f water. Were removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20492371

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On insufficient ice, Baby corn 65f cut cabbage 59f, Less than 4 hours, more ice added. Cold hold foods not prepped or portioned today. Corrective Action Taken

21-03-4

Detail 20492372

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.