Thai Basil
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Thai Basil has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Thai Basil scores about where you'd expect for a Phoenix restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed some grease build up near the top corner of the vent hood and some build up on the ceiling tiles. Please clean these areas. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
95
Dec 9, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: 4TH REPEAT VIOLATION Arrived on site and discussed the progress that has been made since the last inspection. Observed dead roaches by/in the mop sink and under the 3 compartment sink. Observed one live and one dead roach by the fryer. By the back door in the kitchen observed one large live roach. Per manager they are still seeing roaches as well. Activity is still present and violation will be noted again. Instructed owner to have pest control increased at least until the roach activity has subsided
6-501.111(C)
90
Oct 7, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: 3rd repeat violation. Arrived on site and reviewed most recent pest control invoice. Instructed establishment to have pest control come more frequently. Currently they are coming once per month. In the back, observed 3 juvenile roaches under the trash can by the fryer. Observed 3 more juvenile roaches by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to continue working on filling holes and missing tiles
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris accumulating on the walls, floors, and hood vents surrounding the cooking equipment. These areas are already attracting roaches. Please have these areas cleaned
6-501.12
86
Sep 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: 2nd repeat violation. Upon re-inspection, observed live roach activity under the three compartment sink, under and inside the fryer. One dead roach observed on the edge of the fryer oil. Observed several dead roaches throughout the facility. Roach activity is present and will be re-inspected for again in 10 days
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris accumulating on the walls, floors, and hood vents surrounding the cooking equipment. These areas are already attracting roaches. Please have these areas cleaned
6-501.12
86
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed 15+ live roaches under the three compartment sink and the cooking equipment in the kitchen. Establishment must remain free of pests. Please have pest issues eliminated prior to re-inspection
6-501.111(C)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. A CFPM is required to be on the premises at all times of operation. Please have a CFPM present for the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris accumulating on the walls, floors, and hood vents surrounding the cooking equipment. These areas are already attracting roaches. Please have these areas cleaned
6-501.12
82
Jun 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM present for the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
May 29, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow
Inspector notes: Observed an R/O system without a backflow prevention device on the water line. Please have a backflow device installed on the water line before the R/O system
5-203.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen handwashing sink being used as a filtered water dispenser. A device had been added to the sink that had water run through a water filter machine and then dispense it next to the faucet of the handwashing sink. Handwashing sink must not be used for any other purposes including filtered water dispensers. Establishment removed filtered water device from the sink
5-205.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM present for the next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items prepared the night before and cooled overnight temp high. Food items include cook chicken (44*F), rice (47*F), and chopped cabbage with carrots (45*F). Food out of temp were in large containers covered preventing heat transfer. TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection
3-501.14
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed served TSC foods stored in deep containers, covered, in walk in fridge. TCS foods include rice noodles, cooked rice, curry sauce, cooked chicken, raw chicken, raw beef, raw pork. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Recommended metal shallow pans for cooling to PIC. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling
3-501.15(B)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths in bucket with chlorine bleach, measured 25ppm. Correct concentration is 50-100ppm. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Please read concentration instructions on bleach bottle indicating 1 tbsp of bleach per 1 gallon on water when preparing sanitizer. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl inside two sauce containers in walk in fridge, bowls were used as ladles with no handles. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Staff member replaced bowls with ladles with handles. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed buld up of grease on ceiling just outside of the hood area. Talked to manager about getting hood and ceiling cleaning. Manager said they had contact a cleaning company and hope to be here soon. Ensure that ceiling and grease build up is removed often enough to avoid build up
6-501.12
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Basil last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Basil on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Basil?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Thai Basil.
How does Thai Basil compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Thai Basil most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.
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.
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