Basil Garden of Palm City
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Basil Garden of Palm City 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Stuart restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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-05-4
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**
35A-03-4
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**
36-73-4
78
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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-05-4
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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of cook line soiled with food debris, grease
36-73-4
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**
10-07-4
74
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
29-42-4
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**
03D-15-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pot stored on rack that has rust on rack in kitchen.
24-06-4
74
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Apr 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
61
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen and at front counter used to fill bucket and pitcher
31A-11-4
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
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
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
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At reach in cooler at cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer and stove have grease and food build up
36-73-4
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
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between wall and pipes in kitchen
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen has debris build up
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights at cook line
38-12-4
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
23-03-4
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
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler Rust shelves on prep table at cook line
14-33-4
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
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf over hand sink at cook line, not sealed, smooth and easily clean able
14-06-4
32
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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-08-5
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**
08A-04-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Storeroom. By ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored oil container back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Prep table/kitchen
14-20-4
58
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep areas/shelves/kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef/kitchen/corrective action taken operator stored foods back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
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**
06-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave/kitchen
22-08-4
64
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing food containers/cookline/corrective action taken/operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored rice properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cover shrimps/reach in cooler/corrective action taken/operator removed cloth cover. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
64
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 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Basil Garden of Palm City?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Basil Garden of Palm City.
How does Basil Garden of Palm City compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Basil Garden of Palm City most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Basil Garden of Palm City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Basil Garden of Palm City have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Basil Garden of Palm City 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 Basil Garden of Palm City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Basil Garden of Palm City is inspected around four times per year on average.
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