BASIL RESTAURANT
218 S OCEAN AVE · MANALAPAN · Palm Beach County · FL 33462
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: marinara (44-47F – Cooling) at 3:20; cooling since 4:00pm on 7/27 Observed in deep containers. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler: marinara (44-47F – Cooling) at 3:20; cooling since 4:00pm on 7/27 Observed in deep containers. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato paste dented to seam of can. **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found approximately 3-4 observed by back corner of dish machine area, 3-4 by corner of bar nearest front door. Advised operator to kill and remove flies. **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Basil stored in direct contact with paper towel. Operator removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked Fettuccine, risotto made 7/20 at reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled either food debris. Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chinois in hand wash sink by cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area. **Warning**
Basic 1
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors saturated with oil and food debris at cook line area under equipment. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:50 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.