Basement Kitchen

9101 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154

American

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Basement Kitchen has been inspected six times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Surfside average 74, so Basement Kitchen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items on speed rack in dairy walk in cooler. Chef placed raw shell eggs in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.

50-17-3

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machines in ice room soiled with black mold-like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food products stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. Chef placed cases of food off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in storage room.

10-12-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lightbulb in walk in freezer missing glass shield.

38-07-4

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven

22-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table.

21-12-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on draining board. Dishwasher connected it. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine not sanitizing properly. Chef called technician. Chef was instructed to sanitize at triple sink only.

14-11-5

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter missing from exhaust system.

14-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes on top of the preparation table by coffee machine. Chef corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon above bread inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink station located at the gardemanger.. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food residue on can opener. Employee washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in cooler gaskets ( cooler located in front of the cook line). **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed different seasoning products

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Basement Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Basement Kitchen on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Basement Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Basement Kitchen.

How does Basement Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Surfside?

Basement Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.

Has Basement Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Basement Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Basement Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Basement Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Basement Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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