What is Sweet Basil's health inspection score?

Sweet Basil has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sweet Basil last inspected?

Sweet Basil was last inspected on February 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sweet Basil have?

Sweet Basil has 27 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sweet Basil safe to eat at?

Sweet Basil has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sweet Basil serve?

Sweet Basil serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sweet Basil

Name: Sweet Basil
Address: 19 John STREET, Liberty, 12754
Rating: 77

19 John STREET, Liberty

Last Inspected: 2/5/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Feb 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

9 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Oct

Feb 2026

1 inspections

6 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Inspection

Feb 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Oct 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High9 Basic

10 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10

Basic (9)

−18 pts

14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−28 pts

May 23

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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