Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine

39-28 61 Street, Queens, NY 11377

Thai

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine has been inspected three times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, three this time.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Queens facility scores 75, putting Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jun 25, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Dec 6, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine.

How does Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 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 Thai Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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