BASIL LEAF LLC
6395 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer in storage room. Employee moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee working with food not changing gloves from raw to ready to eat. Educated employee and she washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked rice (70F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (68F – Cold Holding); rice noodles (68F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (69F – Cold Holding); curry sauce (68F – Cold Holding) walk in cooler not working since 4-6-2025. Repair called and onsite during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (70F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (68F – Cold Holding); rice noodles (68F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (69F – Cold Holding); curry sauce (68F – Cold Holding) walk in cooler not working since 4-6-2025. Repair called and onsite during inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scoops in hand sink in prep / storage room. Employee removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in dish area. Employee placed paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawed in vacuum sealed packaging in sushi bar that has instructions to remove from packaging before thawing. **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to sauces and ginger dressing go in wait station. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. cooked rice (70F – Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (68F – Cold Holding); rice noodles (68F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (69F – Cold Holding); curry sauce (68F – Cold Holding) walk in cooler not working since 4-6-2025. Repair called and onsite during inspection. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line and kitchen soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 80F water in kitchen. Employee removed utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door open to kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.