Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with excess grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed hood filters over grill with excess grease at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on front line, to strong. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer bucket now at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator discontinued use of dishwasher machine for sanitizing and set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee start to put on gloves on without washing hands. Educated employee on handwashing and changing tasks. Employee removed gloves and washed hands then put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with excess grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of macaroni and cheese in walk-in cooler on shelf not covered. Operator removed macaroni and cheese and moved it to covered pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine with a build up of soil and black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop next to 3 compartment sink not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dish area with soil and dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to mop sink in back food preparation room with a hole approximately 12" x 6" just above the cove molding. **Warning**
36-24-5
47
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in walk-in cooler at 49F. Operator stated that chicken had been an hour earlier. Operator put ice on chicken to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of joint compound stored on bagged soda in back food preparation area. Operator removed joint compound. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in food preparation area with excess soil and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribs and macaroni and cheese in walk-in cooler without covers. Operator placed lids on products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance around 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop upside down to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E-mailed copy to operator to post.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with excess grease over grills. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of ice machine in back food prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess of soil and grease on hood filters in grill area.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance tools on shelf with foil pans in back food prep area. Operator removed tools. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on back wall at three compartment sink.
36-27-5
82
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 copy of agreement to operator. Operator signed agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Emailed to operator. Operator will post clean up plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table across from walk in cooler. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 missing hood filter.
14-42-4
Basic - Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed on hood vent over chicken grilling area.
36-34-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door with broken self closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
67
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Observed 2 partial cones of gyro meat left in the freezer. Operator discarded item. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03C-98-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 partial cones of gyro meat left in the freezer. Operator discarded item.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy 61F in walk-in cooler. Per operator gravy was stored on the room temperature for 2 hours. Operator placed gravy in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing 1 hood filter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door of establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
55
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine level of sanitizer solution over 200pm. Operator deleted sanitizer to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can on seam of Green Salsa. Operator discarded the can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. Partial cones of gyro meat cooked on 6-30 for more then 1 hour stored in the walk in cooler. Owner discarded items.
03C-98-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Partial cones of gyro meat cooked on 6-30 for more then 1 hour stored in the walk in cooler. Owner discarded items.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored next to single service items. Manager removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container holding sugar broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing two hood filters over the grill.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both back exit door with no self closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in dry storage boxes of to go cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the three compartment sink area and in the walk in cooler.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs.
How does Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs 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's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken & Ribs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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