Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
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Score
Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to eight violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON GROUND AROUND GARAGE DUMPSTERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY SPILLAGE AT BOTTOM OF MIXER COOLER AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 3-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN DISHWASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AN MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NSIDE VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 4, 2023
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: UPPER AREA OF THE ICE BIN IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK, STORED CLEAN DISHES AND FLATWARE.----NOTED TWO BOX FREEZERS LOCATED ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT PREP TO THE RIGHT OF THE HAND SINK, BEING STORED UNDER A PIPE LEAKING A GREASE LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE THE FREEZERS FROM UNDER THE PIPELINE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE KNIFE HOLDER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED PLASTIC DISH MACHINE RACKS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS ELEVATION FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, RAW WOOD MOUNTING UNDER BASEMENT PREP TABLE TOP FOOD EQUIPMENT, RAW WOOD MOUNTING FOR WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER IN BASEMENT PREP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINES WASTEWATER PIPELINE MUST BE EXTENDED TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO THE NEARBY FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IE: BLENDER, FOOD INGREDIENTS ETC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE NORTH BASEMENT USED FOR LIQUOR STORAGE. AREA NOT APPROVED FOR FOOD PREPARATION.-----SEVERAL STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT NOTED CLUTTERED WITH UNUSED, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE ALL SUCH ITEMS. ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD WALL COVING BEHIND THE BASEMENT PREP TABLE LOCATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ANY AREA WHERE THERE IS AN OPEN SEAM/CREVICE BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN WALLS SURROUNDING THE MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND UNUSED CYLINDER BRICKS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE BRICKS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 6, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN MAIN COOKING AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SOME PIPES ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER WRAPS ARE BROKEN IN BASEMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SHELF BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NO INTERIOR LID LINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR(EXPOSED INSULATION) IN BASEMENT(COOKIE CHEST FREEZER)MUST REPLACE SAID LINER SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL PIPE CONNECTION IS NEEDED UNDER THE ICE MACHINE FOR DISCARD WATER ON FLOOR DRAIN, NOT ON FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS UNUSED AND USED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 9, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF BEER COOLER IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FRONT THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE IN REAR AND BASEMENT PREP. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT; MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, GRILL, AND STOVE. ALSO, CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT,RUSTY INTERIOR PARTS OF BEER COOLER IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER,LID IN POOR REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2- COMP & 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES,BEER & FOOD WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARDS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,FLOOR MIXER,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT ON 1ST FL. PREP & WAIT STATION AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & WIRES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA,VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST MAKE CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE HAND SINK AND CHEST FREEZERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WAIT STATION AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WAIT STATION AREA MILK COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES,LIQUOR,UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA & LIQUOR STORAGE.
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE THREE CHEST FREEZERS (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IST FLOOR(WITH DUST BUILD-UP). MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE TWO FAUCETS CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CLAMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CLAMS WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT IS USED AND THEM KEEP FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2)
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED BOTH PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHEESES AT 44.4-52.1F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 45.1F, CRAB CAKES AT 47.1F, CHICKEN AT 45.1F, SALMON AT 44.7F, SALSA AT 45.8F, FISH AT 50.0F, MEATBALLS AT 51.8F, MEAT SAUCE AT 43.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE TOP LIDS OF THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN 1ST FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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Nov 5, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 47.6F, FETA CHEESE AT 48.2F, SOUP AT 44.6F, GOAT CHEESE AT 46.0F, GRILLED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS AT 46.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CRACKED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Aug 16, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA(WATER BETWEEN TILES).SCAPE BUILD-UP GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT AREA,ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS SHELVES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage.
Has Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Basil Leaf Cafe/Sage is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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