El Basque
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
90
Score
El Basque has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Bonita Springs sits at 80, putting El Basque on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked short ribs (49F - Cold Holding); raw flank steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw Duck (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat mayonnaise in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked short ribs (49F - Cold Holding); raw flank steak (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw duck (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding) held over night in reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by hand wash sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
32
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of WD40 was stored on a shelf immediately adjacent to clean dishes. Can was removed from the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by the dish machine had a cutting board sitting in the basin. Board was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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. Operator removed old solution and hooked up fresh supply bucket. Primed machine and proper ppm was achieved. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in the dish area blocked by dirty dishes in the basin. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4
86
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license online. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Roasted peppers 45F cold hold, raw scallops 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler and closed lid. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff.org) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
50
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Basque last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Basque on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Basque?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Basque.
How does El Basque compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
El Basque most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has El Basque's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Basque have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Basque 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 El Basque inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Basque is inspected around three times per year on average.
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