Virginia Gardens, Miami-Dade County

BASILICO RISTORANTE

5879 NW 36 ST, Virginia Gardens, FL 33166

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Mar 3, 2026
City
Virginia Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 24411235

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area nearby the hoods, multiple ceiling tiles with water stains

10-08-5

Detail 24411234

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24411236

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging the oven door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24191499

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over mashed potatoes inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24191494

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of bread and oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor.

10-08-5

Detail 24191498

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter.

10-20-4

Detail 24191497

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on top oven door handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24191495

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24191496

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimps thawing at room temperature in prep sink in kitchen.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23690714

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over mashed potatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator stored food according to safety rules. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23690715

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23690710

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Facing restrooms, observed the one on left.

24-26-4

Detail 23690709

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed pot from floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23690716

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 23690713

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between wall and pipes inside kitchen.

21-04-4

Detail 23690712

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23690711

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing shield inside kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23690707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23690708

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil and vinegar unlabeled in kitchen.

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 10Total: 18

14-31-5

Detail 23240812

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken inside thank you bags in reach in freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23240811

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored food correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23240823

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. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23240822

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Luciano Gonzalez, 8/30/2019. EXPIRED. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23240813

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/ Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23240816

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside employee restrooms. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23240821

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. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23240820

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23240825

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sugar container under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23240810

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

24-26-4

Detail 23240824

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plot stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed pot from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23240809

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23240818

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23240814

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 80°F in kitchen. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23240815

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23240817

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23240819

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23240826

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

14-31-5

Detail 22846028

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bag in reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.

08A-05-6

Detail 22846022

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over mashed potatoes inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22846023

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 22846027

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing knife in hand wash sink at front counter.

16-37-1

Detail 22846016

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.

53A-05-6

Detail 22846032

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/ Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 22846024

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 22846018

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.

16-21-4

Detail 22846031

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-32-5

Detail 22846021

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22846020

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating inside kitchen.

13-03-4

Detail 22846019

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22846025

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door handle on reach in cooler in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22846030

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22846017

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior by window in kitchen.

14-33-4

Detail 22846029

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22846026

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

31A-11-4

Detail 22283150

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded ice and straw inside hand wash sink at front counter.

53A-05-6

Detail 22283149

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/ Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22283154

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled by dish washing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22283155

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sugar container under prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22283153

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22283156

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22283151

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22283152

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22283147

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in standing water at 100°F by cook line. Operator started to reheat water. Corrective Action Taken

14-33-4

Detail 22283146

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22283148

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed gnocchis thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator placed them inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

08A-20-5

Detail 21519093

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21519083

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table inside kitchen.

53A-05-6

Detail 21519088

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/

02C-02-5

Detail 21519090

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Chef mashed potatoes were cooked last Saturday October 22nd, 2022. Chef date marked mashed potatoes. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21519084

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled by dish washing machine.

22-20-5

Detail 21519092

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21519086

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-26-4

Detail 21519094

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21519087

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21519085

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21519091

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 21519082

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21519089

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21519095

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler used for vegetables inside kitchen.

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 12Total: 15

22-12-5

Detail 20852572

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

14-31-5

Detail 20852574

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly inside reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 20852575

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef and raw shrimps by raw chicken inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.

22-20-5

Detail 20852579

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20852581

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside sugar container under prep table inside kitchen.

36-32-5

Detail 20852577

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling right over reach in cooler inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-26-4

Detail 20852580

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20852576

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20852583

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F by grill inside kitchen.

38-07-4

Detail 20852573

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed right over reach in cooler inside kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20852578

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20852586

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 20852582

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up by three compartment sink.

14-17-4

Detail 20852585

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by reach in freezer inside kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 20852584

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container under prep table inside kitchen.

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 20449894

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cheese stored directly inside thank you bags inside reach in cooler at front counter.

08A-05-6

Detail 20449892

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over mashed potatoes inside reach in cooler in front cook line. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20449884

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Also, observed discarded ice inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20449888

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Creme Brûlée not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator desserts were cooked last Saturday July 21st, 2021. Employee date marked them. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20449887

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter.

36-32-5

Detail 20449893

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling inside kitchen.

24-26-4

Detail 20449881

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20449890

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation inside kitchen without hair restraint. Employees put hair restraints. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20449882

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20449886

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen.

33-11-4

Detail 20449891

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 20449885

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled and torn reach in cooler gaskets, reach in cooler located in front of cook line.

33-16-4

Detail 20449883

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20449889

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by reach in freezer inside kitchen. Repeat Violation