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American Food Basket

⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: FAIL November 19, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Hyde Park

🚇 Nearest Transit: Forest Hills (Orange Line)

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 - ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department