Sweet Basil Italiano
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Sweet Basil Italiano nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Sweet Basil Italiano's latest score of 61 falls below the Port St. Lucie average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A.P, A.C and A.V. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
86
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For hose.
29-42-4
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. J.Z. Signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided printed copy to Operator and filled out. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.Z.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Both Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
52
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to reach in freezer by pizza station hinges broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
May 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front sink used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer by pizza over freezer door is unattached
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler ground meat, sauce, vegetable mix
08B-12-5
50
Apr 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Basil Italiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Basil Italiano on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Basil Italiano?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Basil Italiano.
How does Sweet Basil Italiano compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Sweet Basil Italiano most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Sweet Basil Italiano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sweet Basil Italiano have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sweet Basil Italiano 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 Sweet Basil Italiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Basil Italiano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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