Tomato and Basil

653 Ne 125 St, North Miami, FL 33161

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tomato and Basil eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for North Miami sits at 80, putting Tomato and Basil on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Lasagna held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach inside reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the flour.

14-01-5

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired since 9/4/2025 **Warning**

53A-01-7

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, pasta, sliced ham held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**

23-03-4

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some debris on reach in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container used to scoop salt.

14-01-5

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Poster was provided to operator **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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By triple sink. Advised manager, he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink by triple sink.

29-09-4

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in it. Advised manager he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

11-26-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of the preparation table.

21-12-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket broken

14-11-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by triple sink.

36-27-5

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Advised manager he corrected it.

31B-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Advised manager he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tomato and Basil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tomato and Basil on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tomato and Basil?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tomato and Basil.

How does Tomato and Basil compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Tomato and Basil most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami average of 80.

Has Tomato and Basil's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tomato and Basil have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tomato and 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 Tomato and Basil inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tomato and Basil is inspected around two times per year on average.

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