Basement Grille
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
33
Score
Basement Grille has been inspected 12 times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Basement Grille's 33 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawer cooler: raw Burgers 45F-50F cold holding over 4hrs per operator. Operator removed to be discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Drawer cooler: raw Burgers 45F-50F cold holding over 4hrs per operator. Operator removed to be discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In mens room **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink on line
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to dcoop sauce. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator immediately doned beard guard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind front counter equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In both bathrooms strong smell of urine.
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinals not flushing. Operator has repairs scheduled
32-23-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. When running dishwasher
29-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Operator immediately labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Sep 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smash burgers over cheese sauce in back cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part of Bean patties, 41-53F cold holding. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to keep item covered in cooler for proper cooling. Recheck at 2:38pm temperature range 40F-46F cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on line blocked by food debris and cart. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook lone **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of soda and drinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Sides of fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
25-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
39
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part of Bean patties, 41-53F cold holding. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to keep item covered in cooler for proper cooling. Recheck at 2:38pm temperature range 40F-46F cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smash burgers over cheese sauce in back cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on line blocked by food debris and cart. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook lone **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Sides of fryers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In handicap bathroom **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on ice cream freezer. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of soda and drinks **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of lids on floor at bar. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks in lobby. Operator immediately inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container **Warning**
02D-01-5
35
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by back door in storage area. Operator immediately removed and discarded. 3 dead roaches by bag in a box soda. Operator immediately removed and discarded. Total 4 dead roaches. Per operator establishment gets weekly pest control service. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
95
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plaintains 90F in steamwell. Less than 4hrs per op. Advised operator to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler in back kitchen: ; Mac n cheese boiled Eggs, raw eggs , feta, Ranch, blue cheese. All over 4hrs per operator. 47-52F cold holding. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in back kitchen: ; Mac n cheese boiled Eggs, raw eggs , feta, Ranch, blue cheese. All over 4hrs per operator. 47-52F cold holding Operator immediately discarded , ground beef, pork. Chorizo less than 4hrs. Operator immediately moved to working cooler. (47-52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 109F. Advised to discard water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen area the concrete is crumbling
36-02-5
58
Nov 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in steam table 95F less than 4hrs per operator. Operator reheated to 182F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice well at bar is leaking from bottom. Operator has catch basin to catch dripping water.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled container. Operator immediately removed and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 75F. Operator immediately discarded water and replaced with water of 139F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air filters on ice machine
23-03-4
70
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked plantains 82F-95F 20 minutes per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind bar equipment has debris buildup
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine
23-03-4
67
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employees signed on site **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep cooler table - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator states that water pressure is low while operating dish machine. Dish machine is not sanitizing. Operator is already using triple sink to do ware washing until dish machine is fixed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Prep cooler on cook line is not cold holding at proper temperature. Operator already had items removed -Gasket in single door freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy debris Behind coolers at bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Triple sink leaking from sprayer - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
64
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Feb 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb under hand sink in ware wash area.
29-34-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in back storage area
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to small reach in cooler in kitchen on make table missing handle
14-11-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Basement Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Basement Grille on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Basement Grille?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Basement Grille.
How does Basement Grille compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Basement Grille most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Basement Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Basement Grille have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Basement Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Basement Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Basement Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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