Basil's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
70
Score
Basil's Pizza, located at 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd in Savannah, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 15, 2026. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning proper cold holding temperatures, along with four minor violations related to cleanable surfaces and food contact surfaces. Across its four recorded inspections, Basil's Pizza has historically maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk assessments.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
70
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Apr 15, 2026 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items (lettuce, mayo, cheddar cheese, whipped feta cheese, and salad dressings: Italian, bleu, balsamic) holding above 41F in reach in cooler near salad prep area. CA: PIC discarded all food items holding above 41F. PIC stated they were going to call and get reach in cooler serviced and not hold TCS food items in it.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic Cambro lids to be broken or cracked. observed multiple plastic Cambro's to have cracks in them. CA: PIC discarded broken items RCA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: observed heavy food debris build up within the gaskets of reach in cooler attached to pizza station and attached to salad station. CA: PIC Shall clean items RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build-up on walls by each pizza prep top station. observed food debris build-up on walls by back hand sink. Observed food debris build-up on the floor of walk-in cooler. CA: PIC shall deep clean physical facilities.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed electrical box on side of walk-in cooler next to fryers, to be open and wires exposed. CA: PIC shall enclose exposed electrical wires. RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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