Basil's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Basil's Pizza has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 91, which Basil's Pizza's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items (lettuce, mayo, cheddar cheese, whipped feta cheese, and salad dressings: Italian, bleu, balsamic) holding above 41F in reach in cooler near salad prep area. CA: PIC discarded all food items holding above 41F. PIC stated they were going to call and get reach in cooler serviced and not hold TCS food items in it.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic Cambro lids to be broken or cracked. observed multiple plastic Cambro's to have cracks in them. CA: PIC discarded broken items RCA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: observed heavy food debris build up within the gaskets of reach in cooler attached to pizza station and attached to salad station. CA: PIC Shall clean items RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build-up on walls by each pizza prep top station. observed food debris build-up on walls by back hand sink. Observed food debris build-up on the floor of walk-in cooler. CA: PIC shall deep clean physical facilities.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed electrical box on side of walk-in cooler next to fryers, to be open and wires exposed. CA: PIC shall enclose exposed electrical wires. RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed marinara and meat sauce stored in warming drawings hot holding below the safe temperature of 135F (124F/130F). CA: PIC reheated items to 212F for minimum 15 seconds. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items (mayo, burrata cheese, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, greek yogurt,and salad dressings: ranch, bleu, 1000 island.) holding above 41F in reach in cooler near salad prep. Observed reach-in cooler near fry station not maintaining the safe temperature of 41F or below on the left side of the unit and holding TCS items (chicken, shrimp, chicken wings). CA: PIC discarded items. Front cooler only has cooling fan on top shelf. Cooler shall be rearranged in a way that allows for air circulation throughout the cooler. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ROP packaged fish stored in reach-in cooler. Fish had been placed into cooler Saturaday night and had been fully thawed with ROP packaging. CA: PIC discarded fish. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
70
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor tiles throughout facility missing or peeling. Observed an unset ceiling tile near stove top ventilation hood. Observed food splatter on ceiling tile near stove top ventilation hood. Observed food splatter and grease staining on walls throughout kitchen. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be clean to sight and touch and in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphone stored on prep top table on back make line. CA: Employee placed cellphone in pocket.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light in stove top ventilation hood not producing adequate amount of light for cook area. RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies near back of main kitchen in dish pit and prep area. RCA: Open drains and poorly functioning plumbing can lead to standing water that can harbor conditions for fruit flies. Recommend deep cleaning floors and plumbing fixtures to remove conditions hospitable to fruit flies.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed floor drain near three compartment sink to not be set into floor and not appear to be in good repair. Observed water around drain that appeared to come from draining of three-compartment sink. RCA: All effluent from sink basins shall dispose into floor drain without contaminating floor around it. If any back-up is observed the area shall be closed immediately. If issue continues to occur, facility shall close until area has been disinfected and issue has been resolved. RCA: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
78
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items throughout the facility, not labeled with the common name. RCA: Add common names of food items not kept in the original containers to date labels.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed trash can in women's restroom to be missing it's lid. RCA: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed toilet seat in women's restroom to not be secured. PIC indicated that a new seat was being purchased to repair and replace. RCA: 511-6-1.06(2)(h) - Toilets and Urinals, Numbers and Capacities (C) 2. All toilet facilities shall be installed in accordance with applicable State or local plumbing code as amended, and shall be the number required by such code.
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops stored in buckets when not in active use. RCA: Install new hanging device to properly store mops when not in use.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed hole in FRP board behind faucet in mop sink area. Observed FRP board to be discolored. RCA: If FRP board cannot be cleaned to remove build-up, replace with new board.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Basil's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Basil's Pizza on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Basil's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Basil's Pizza.
How does Basil's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Savannah?
Basil's Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.
Has Basil's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Basil's Pizza 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 Pizza 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 Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Basil's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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