Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BASIL LEAF LLC

6395 GULF BLVD · ST.PETE BEACH · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2020
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3000618
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7285634
DBPR license6216345

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 20, 2020 1:46 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 20, 2020 4:19 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings under the dish machine in kitchen, 2 rodent droppings near wall under the prep table in kitchen, 7 rodent droppings behind shelf in sushi bar, 11 rodent droppings under sink in sushi bar, 9 rodent droppings in cabinet under pizza oven in sushi bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially processed half and half opened 8/19 no date mark. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Scratch pad in hand sink in sushi bar. Employee removed scratch pad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Employee cutting cooked potatoes outside rear door. Employee moved to inside to cut potatoes. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Area under cook top stove has build up,of grease and food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic22-19-4

Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Microwave oven interior soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tofu in walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm corrected to 75ppm **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.