Basil Garden of Palm City
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Basil Garden of Palm City, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food thawed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Palm City restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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 chlorine 0ppm. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, sanitize all dishes until dish machine is repaired. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer 100 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
86
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed green beans stored over cut washed lettuce. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At back room storage area, Packaged noodles stored on ground. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved noodles to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line, frozen chicken sitting on counter thawing at room temperature. Advised operator of proper thawing procedure. Operator moved chicken to refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Chilis stored in direct contact with plastic shopping bags at white chest freezer in kitchen. Advised operator to use only food safe bags like ziplock bags.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish over vegetables not in commercial packaging at tall reach in freezer in kitchen. Raw shell eggs over cut scallions at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fish not in commercial packaging at tall reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No Vacuum breaker at hose bibb on back dock.
29-34-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Not calibrated within 2° , operator thermometer at 24F in ice water calibration. Educated operator on how to calibrate thermometer.
05-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and beef in buckets with non running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink not plumbed into floor drain on back dock.
29-08-4
41
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over cooked beef at reach in freezer at cook line. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut red cabbage (78F - Cold Holding); cooked rice noodles (68F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting out on counter on cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 1 hour. Time control procedure sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. fried tofu (74F - Cooling) at 3:45 since 2:15 - 74F 4:05 Observed sitting out in container on cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator returned to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed resting on cutting board at cook line. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
64
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
67
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Basil Garden of Palm City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Basil Garden of Palm City on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Basil Garden of Palm City?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Basil Garden of Palm City.
How does Basil Garden of Palm City compare to other restaurants in Palm City?
Basil Garden of Palm City most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm City average of 81.
Has Basil Garden of Palm City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Basil Garden of Palm City have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Basil Garden of Palm City 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 Garden of Palm City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Basil Garden of Palm City is inspected around three times per year on average.
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