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
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Ran dish machine multiple times and the chlorine sanitizer was primed. Three compartment sink was set up with chlorine sanitizer testing at 100 PPM. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Orange microfiber towels stored on top of cut onions and cut green and red bell peppers inside walk in cooler. Towels removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed on wood underneath sushi counters and marble counter tops underneath sushi cold holding units. Observed on sides of dish machine detergent, rinse aid, and sanitizer prime equipment.
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi rice container lid and plastic strainer stored inside hand sink basin blocking access to allow hand washing next to dish machine area. Items removed to allow access. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop stored inside hand sink basin in room with white arch in freezers. Item removed out of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to ice machine and white reach in freezers. Bottle of hand soap placed at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser next to ice machine and white reach in freezers.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training certificate for Anousone Somsamout with a completion date of 11/1/2023 through FRLA SafeStaff. No other training certificates could be provided.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Observed expired training certificates for two employee who are currently present engaging with food during the inspection. Observed training certificates for: Kaysone Ketmany and Mikanoy Ketmany with a completion date of 7/1/2023 through FRLA SafeStaff.
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with pink substance. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. With yellow substance.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli cup being used to scoop sugar. Portion cups being used to scoop boba powders in server wait station. Items discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Double door freezer handles next to rice cookers soiled with food debris.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Racks in walk in cooler soiled with gray mold like substance.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Gray duck tape observed on outdoor walk in cooler handle. Gray duck tape observed on display cooler door handle in server wait station.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Interior of double door freezer next to rice cookers.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles on boba powders: bubble gum powder, coffee coffee, cookies and cream. Handles moved off product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In 81 degree water next to rice cooker. Water discarded and utensils were washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwave are soiled with dried food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Containers of sauces in walk in cooler. Items were covered with lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:28 PM.
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4 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.