Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

218 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Overview

Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed four times since 2021, including twice for roach activity (most recently February 23, 2026) and once for combined roach and rodent activity in October 2023. The facility has accumulated 284 violations across 35 inspections, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 55% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent throughout the facility's record, including employee health reporting violations appearing in at least 5 inspections, handwashing and food contact surface violations cited repeatedly, and chemical storage violations documented across multiple inspections. The facility has been subject to 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,600 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 resulted in an Emergency Order Callback Complied disposition after the facility addressed violations cited during the preceding emergency closure on February 23, which documented 30 violations including high-priority findings in management awareness, food contact surfaces, time as a control measure, chemical storage, employee health reporting, and handwashing facilities. Prior to the February emergency closure, the facility received an Inspection Completed - No Further Action disposition on September 17, 2025, though that inspection cited 30 violations including high-priority employee health reporting, food contact surface, consumer advisory, and allergen awareness violations.

Most recent closure: February 23, 2026 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

35Inspections
284Violations
4Closures
$2,600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 4 emergency closures 4 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (4)

Emergency closure history for Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 12:53:00
Roach activity 10:40:00
Roach & rodent activity 10:56:00
Rodent activity 10:01:00

Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)

Total fines on record: $2,600.00

Disciplinary action history for Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025007146 $800.00 Jan 29, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2023057022 $800.00 Oct 5, 2023 Fort Lauderdale
2--2021054562 $400.00 Nov 19, 2021 Miami (Doral)
2--2017038404 $400.00 Jul 6, 2017 Miami (Doral)
2--2015041164 $200.00 Aug 26, 2015 Fort Lauderdale

Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 8 inspections50 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
When was Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on February 23, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale had?
Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale find?
Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
Has Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
Yes, Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,600.00 in fines.
How much has Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Basilic Vietnamese Grill in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $2,600.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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