Basilico Ristorante
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Basilico Ristorante has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
Basilico Ristorante's latest score of 86 sits above the Virginia Gardens average of 71. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area nearby the hoods, multiple ceiling tiles with water stains
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging the oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
86
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over mashed potatoes inside reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of bread and oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on top oven door handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimps thawing at room temperature in prep sink in kitchen.
06-01-5
67
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over mashed potatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator stored food according to safety rules. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Facing restrooms, observed the one on left.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed pot from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and pipes inside kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing shield inside kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil and vinegar unlabeled in kitchen.
02D-01-5
52
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored food correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside thank you bags in reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Luciano Gonzalez, 8/30/2019. EXPIRED. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside employee restrooms. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sugar container under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plot stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed pot from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 80°F in kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
25
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bag in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over mashed potatoes inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing knife in hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating inside kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door handle on reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by window in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
27
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Basilico Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Basilico Ristorante on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Basilico Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Basilico Ristorante.
How does Basilico Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Virginia Gardens?
Basilico Ristorante most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Virginia Gardens average of 71.
Has Basilico Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Basilico Ristorante have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Basilico Ristorante 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 Basilico Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Basilico Ristorante is inspected around two times per year on average.
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