Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm after employee set up. Employee corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in men's bathroom.
31B-05-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in back hallway by dry storage, lights not shielded. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed 1-2"hole in door jam at rear entrance. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile by rear entrance.
36-17-5
67
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on mixer safety cage. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed lights not shielded in dry storeroom area hall.
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Observed 1x2" hole in door jam exposed to outside when closed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
82
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew license at www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed 2 buckets set up with 0ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-53-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food containers wet nesting on storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed an approximate 1/2 " gap at bottom corner of exterior door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles missing at rear door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
64
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/22. Renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator employee health reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint cans stored next to soda boxes.
41-04-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted out bottom on dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at rear door entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda boxes on floor next to soda shelving and spice mix on floor in Walkin Cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 small co2 tanks not secured by back door.
51-11-4
52
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at back door entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted bottom . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: **Time Extended**
33-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken.
How does Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken 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's Flame Broiled Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Basil's Flame Broiled Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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