Thai Basil
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Thai Basil has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Destin average 90, so Thai Basil is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food being prepared ( cooled and dried in open air ) outside uncovered in close proximity to dumpsters . TCS food exposed to environmental contamination One tray of sliced pork and one plate of sliced beef.
01B-13-4
Basic - Food being prepared ( cooled and dried in open air ) outside uncovered in close proximity to dumpsters . TCS food exposed to environmental contamination One tray of sliced pork and one plate of sliced beef. **Admin Complaint**
08B-32-4
82
Aug 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front of house wait station - Fresh Rolls 71F at 3 hrs. Moved to cold hold unit for rapid cooling . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Line cooked left cook line and went to hand wash sink and washed gloved hands without changing gloves. Discussion conducted with employee reference required hand washing and glove change. Employee compliant to directive for washing hands and changing gloves prior to returning to cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom right of exterior rear kitchen door rusted / corroded allowing an open gap between door and threshold.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cook line oven handles.
10-20-4
67
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Ambient 45F , chicken 45/45/45, pork 45, beef 45, tofu 45F per operator less than 4 hr. Advised operator to move all TCS foods to secondary cold hold units and Ice for rapid cooling. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not maintaining TCS foods at or below 41F . Ambient 45F at time of the inspection.
14-74-7
82
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler Unpasteurized shell eggs over sauce .
08A-05-6
86
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef stored with chicken Beef moved above chicken during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Fish tails ( for employee use ) stored on rack above ware wash area.
40-06-5
82
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo area: cut lettuce 61F, less than 1 hour. Iced at time of inspection. Rehydrating rice noodles 72F, less than 1 hour per employee, moved to walk-in for rehydrating under refrigeration. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employees unable to produce chlorine test strips.
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/. Observed 2 employees cooking food and 2 employees plating/serving food.
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in water 64F. Employee washed scoop and container, refilled with hot water temped at 156F, **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Knives, spatulas, and peelers stored in containers with food debris inside. Employee washed container and utensils at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on walk-in cooler door handle and gasket, and on back door handle, and on tall 2 door reach in freezer gasket. Grease/residue build up on sheet pans on speed rack in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Basil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Basil on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Basil?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Basil.
How does Thai Basil compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Thai Basil most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Destin average of 90.
Has Thai Basil's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Basil have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Basil is inspected around four times per year on average.
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