Torn Basil

100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Torn Basil four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Torn Basil on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Torn Basil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Torn Basil on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Torn Basil compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Torn Basil most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Torn Basil's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Torn Basil have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Torn Basil means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Torn Basil inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Torn Basil is inspected roughly once per year on average.