American Food Basket
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: FAIL
November 19, 2025
Address
942 HYDE PARK AV
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Inspection History
97 inspections
52 failures
1 closures
License
License #24624
Last inspected: November 19, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
FAIL
November 19, 2025
at 5:35 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Observed rice and debris under the rice shelving. After reviewing the pest report please remove the bottom shelving in the rice area. Clean and sanitize floors and look for any h...
PASS
October 30, 2025
at 5:00 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): At today re inspection no droppings were observed. The licensed exterminator came out on 10/21/25 and the PIC was able to provide a detailed report. PIC addressed all the recommendations on the prior ...
FAIL
October 22, 2025
at 2:42 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): The licensed exterminator came out on 10/15/25 and is going to provide door sweeps to the front exterior doors on Monday 10/20/25. In the meantime PIC stated that he would have his carpenter att...
FAIL
October 16, 2025
at 2:49 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Observed expired Campbells soup. 4/26/25. Ensure all expired foods are removed from the shelf. Observed dust ontop of the canned foods in aisle 3....
FAIL
October 14, 2025
at 3:11 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P): Observed expired Campbells soup. 4/26/25. Ensure all expired foods are removed from the shelf. Observed dust ontop of the canned foods in aisle 3....
PASS
March 21, 2025
at 3:57 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed milk being stored on the edge of the refrigeration unit. Milk was temped 37F. Ensure staff is not placing any food items on the edge this will block the air flow and the ...
FAIL
March 14, 2025
at 3:14 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Observed milk being stored on the edge of the refrigeration unit. Milk was temped 37F. Ensure staff is not placing any food items on the edge this will block the air flow and the ...
PASS
March 12, 2025
at 2:57 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Reported carbon monoxide in the basement storage BFD on site reporting high levels of carbon monoxide in the basement storage Manager voluntarily closed the store staff evacuated ISD ...
🚫 CLOSURE
March 11, 2025
at 11:12 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Reported carbon monoxide in the basement storage BFD on site reporting high levels of carbon monoxide in the basement storage Manager voluntarily closed the store staff evacuated ISD ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 15, 2024
at 4:39 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed boxes being stored on the floor in the walk in refrigeration unit in the meat room. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.003/3-501...
FAIL
July 8, 2024
at 3:10 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed boxes being stored on the floor in the walk in refrigeration unit in the meat room. Provide proper storage at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.003/3-501...
PASS
January 19, 2024
at 5:00 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 16, 2024
at 7:06 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-903.12-C - Prohibitions (C): Observed food being stored under sewage lines. Remove food from under the sewage lines.
FAIL
December 11, 2023
at 3:53 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Salami 53F between packages. 50F in product. PIC moved everything on the shelves to walk- in. Corrected onsite. Squash was pre-cut and wr...
FAIL
December 4, 2023
at 5:15 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Salami 53F between packages. 50F in product. PIC moved everything on the shelves to walk- in. Corrected onsite. Squash was pre-cut and wr...
PASS
June 27, 2023
at 5:15 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): In deli area found foods in hot holding cabinet between 120F to 128F. Reheat and be sure foods are stored at or above 135F. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Non...
FAIL
June 20, 2023
at 2:33 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): In deli area found foods in hot holding cabinet between 120F to 128F. Reheat and be sure foods are stored at or above 135F. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Non...
PASS
March 30, 2023
at 5:50 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No food safety for person in charge at cooked foods department provide. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): No covered trash recepticles inside womens restroom provide. | 59...
FAIL
March 20, 2023
at 6:47 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No food safety for person in charge at cooked foods department provide. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): No covered trash recepticles inside womens restroom provide. | 59...
PASS
December 1, 2022
at 6:54 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge has no Allergen Awareness Certificationl provide. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): No Preparation sink produce provi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 17, 2022
at 3:53 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge has no Allergen Awareness Certificationl provide. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): No Preparation sink produce provi...
FAIL
November 10, 2022
at 5:07 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge has no Allergen Awareness Certificationl provide. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): No Preparation sink produce provi...
PASS
March 31, 2022
at 5:06 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in meat prep room | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace all defective doorgaskets./seal all...
FAIL
March 10, 2022
at 8:41 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in meat prep room | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace all defective doorgaskets./seal all...
FAIL
February 24, 2022
at 6:41 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in meat prep room | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace all defective doorgaskets./seal all...
PASS
November 3, 2021
at 7:00 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Replace stained ceiling tiles hallway staff lunch room. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker expired s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 25, 2021
at 3:23 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace torn walk in cooler curtins. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Condensation unit leaking repair. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Wal...
FAIL
October 13, 2021
at 4:13 PM
8 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace torn walk in cooler curtins. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean meat displa...
FAIL
October 6, 2021
at 7:03 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Replace torn walk in cooler curtins. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean meat displa...
PASS
April 22, 2021
at 4:42 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all condiment bottles at cooked food area. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Some items del...
FAIL
April 15, 2021
at 6:53 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all condiment bottles at cooked food area. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Some items del...
PASS
March 26, 2021
at 3:02 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Repair loose gasket to walk in freezer door. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor below food storage racks. Repair opening...
FAIL
March 12, 2021
at 8:53 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Repair loose gasket to walk in freezer door. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor below food storage racks. Repair opening...
PASS
December 15, 2020
at 8:12 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Remove produce near ware washing area. Produce Department | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Repair loose...
FAIL
December 8, 2020
at 7:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Remove produce near ware washing area. Produce Department | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Repair loose...
PASS
November 24, 2020
at 4:29 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Replace cracked tiles near bread shelving area.
FAIL
November 13, 2020
at 3:37 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No food safety certified person onsite provide during all hours of operation. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Inuse wiping cloths stored on cutting boards no...
FAIL
November 3, 2020
at 5:42 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No food safety certified person onsite provide during all hours of operation. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Inuse wiping cloths stored on cutting boards no...
PASS
May 8, 2020
at 3:08 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Discontinue over filling meat display cases maintain below fill line. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and ...
FAIL
May 4, 2020
at 4:13 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Discontinue over filling meat display cases maintain below fill line. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and ...
PASS
October 28, 2019
at 6:59 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): provide illness employee reporting. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wipin...
FAIL
September 27, 2019
at 12:48 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): provide illness employee reporting. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wipin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 4, 2018
at 4:03 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all product from under pipes in basement. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leak / drain from condencer pipes in basement | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor i...
FAIL
November 29, 2018
at 11:33 AM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all product from under pipes in basement. | 28-5-402.13 - Sewage and Waste Water: 1) Sewage leak in basement of store clean to remove 2) Large puddle of sewage not anywhere near food products clean to r...
FAIL
November 15, 2018
at 1:08 PM
2 violations
28-5-402.13 - Sewage and Waste Water: 1) Sewage leak in basement of store clean to remove 2) Large puddle of sewage not anywhere near food products clean to remove | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Management did not self report sewage leak...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 19, 2018
at 1:00 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all rusty equipment throughout establishment/repair all defective doorgaskets/replace all missing leg supports on 3 bay ...
FAIL
May 29, 2018
at 3:03 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all scored cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: seal all rusty equipment throughout establishment/repair all defective doorgaskets/replace all missing leg supports on 3 bay ...
PASS
October 27, 2017
at 3:54 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store any product under foods in basement | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repair or replace chipping molding around small wall around meat cutting board | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Conta...
FAIL
October 19, 2017
at 5:58 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store any product under foods in basement | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Repair or replace chipping molding around small wall around meat cutting board | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Conta...
PASS
May 25, 2017
at 3:45 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace moldy caulking behing three bay sink in meat prep room. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of all reach in refrigerators on retil floor as discussed. | 29-5-201/02.11 - ...