Bee Ridge, Sarasota County

BASIL'S FLAME BROILED CHICKEN

4300 BEE RIDGE RD #600, Bee Ridge, FL 34233

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Dec 5, 2025
City
Bee Ridge
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-52-4

Detail 24230616

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm after employee set up. Employee corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24230619

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in men's bathroom.

36-17-5

Detail 24230618

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tile by rear entrance.

38-07-4

Detail 24230615

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in back hallway by dry storage, lights not shielded. Repeat Violation

35B-04-4

Detail 24230617

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed 1-2"hole in door jam at rear entrance. Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23900029

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on mixer safety cage. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23900028

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Observed lights not shielded in dry storeroom area hall.

35B-04-4

Detail 23900030

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Observed 1x2" hole in door jam exposed to outside when closed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-04-4

Detail 23529683

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Observed a 1x3" hole in wall exposed to outside near rear exit door.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 23001159

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed approximately 3" dent in side of #10 can of Salsa Verde

50-17-3

Detail 23001162

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/23. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 23001163

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23001160

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed 1/4 to 2/2 " gap on bottom of rear door entrance.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23001161

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 cracked tiles in preparation area and 2 missing by back door to dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22568363

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Please renew license at www.myfloridalicense.com

22-53-4

Detail 22568365

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed 2 buckets set up with 0ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22568364

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic food containers wet nesting on storage rack.

35B-01-4

Detail 22568366

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Observed an approximate 1/2 " gap at bottom corner of exterior door.

36-17-5

Detail 22568362

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles missing at rear door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-01-5

Detail 22261406

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Printed agreements signed by employees. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22261408

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.Printed for establishment.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22261407

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black substance inside self serve ice chute at soda machine.

36-17-5

Detail 22261409

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles broken at rear door exit.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 21768169

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/22. Renew at www.myfloridalicense.com

11-27-4

Detail 21768164

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator plan. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21768166

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator employee health reporting agreement. Corrective Action Taken

41-04-4

Detail 21768168

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed paint cans stored next to soda boxes.

51-11-4

Detail 21768162

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 small co2 tanks not secured by back door.

33-12-4

Detail 21768165

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted out bottom on dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21768167

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at rear door entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21768163

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda boxes on floor next to soda shelving and spice mix on floor in Walkin Cooler.

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-12-4

Detail 21338425

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted bottom . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21338426

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at back door entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21338424

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-08: Time Extended

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-52-4

Detail 21336571

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm, employee corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21336568

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler on line Gyro Meat 51F, Chicken 50F, Cut Tomatoes 50F, Coleslaw 45F Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21336573

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.Observed no training certificates. Operator has books, just needs to complete staff training. Admin Complaint

33-12-4

Detail 21336570

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed rusted bottom . Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21336567

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at back door entrance. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21336569

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in rice. Operator corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21336572

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 21072073

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no employee training. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. ** Warning** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Observed o employee training certificates. Admin Complaint

14-09-4

Detail 21072072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white cutting board next to reachin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21072075

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxed soda on floor in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Observed 1 box of soda on floor Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21072074

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20922231

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/21. Emailed operator link and process to renew. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20922234

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. Observed no employee training. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. ** Warning** Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20922232

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on white cutting board next to reachin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20922235

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxed soda on floor in dry storage area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20922233

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

41-27-4

Detail 20562571

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine at 200 ppm or above. Operator corrected to 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

53B-16-4

Detail 20562574

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook did not know proper final cook temperature for chicken.

53B-01-5

Detail 20562576

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. Observed Kosta, Neraida, Mary, and Jose without training, Manager has books and will complete ASAP.

14-09-4

Detail 20562568

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line with buildup of cut marks.

14-11-4

Detail 20562575

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walkin cooler gasket in disrepair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

14-34-4

Detail 20562573

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on metal inside ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 20562569

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in food preparation area not shielded.

31B-04-4

Detail 20562572

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in ladies room. Emailed operator sign. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 20562570

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation