Americas Food Basket
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 26, 2019
Address
500 GENEVA AV
Dorchester, MA 02122
Inspection History
49 inspections
25 failures
License
License #29854
Last inspected: November 26, 2019
Inspection History (49 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 26, 2019
at 7:12 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Yogurts inside of the Tropicana open air cooler with elevated temperatures between 48-62F. Ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 4...
FAIL
November 14, 2019
at 3:39 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Yogurts inside of the Tropicana open air cooler with elevated temperatures between 48-62F. Ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 4...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 1, 2019
at 2:24 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 4 Jars of Beech Nut baby food observed with a past expiration date from 2018 and 3 containers of Gerber baby food with past exiration dates. Address and esnure all baby foods are being checked for past expir...
FAIL
April 24, 2019
at 2:14 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: 4 Jars of Beech Nut babay food observed with a past expiration date from 2018 and 3 containers of Gerber baby food with past exiration dates. Address and esnure all baby foods are being checked for past expi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 24, 2019
at 3:08 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several Naked brand bottled vegetable beverages with past expiration dates from Jan. 4 2019. Address and ensure all perishable products are being checked regularly for past expiration dates. Drinks were removed a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 17, 2019
at 3:39 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several Naked brand bottled vegetable beverages with past expiration dates from Jan. 4 2019. Address and ensure all perishable products are being checked regularly for past expiration dates. Drinks were removed a...
FAIL
January 10, 2019
at 3:17 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several Naked brand bottled vegetable beverages with past expiration dates from Jan. 4 2019. Address and ensure all perishable products are being checked regularly for past expiration dates. Drinks were removed a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 30, 2018
at 7:10 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface rusted grease traps in the deli and meat rooms Replace rusted flaking barrels used for meat " rendering " and replace with food grade containers as discussed Replace small area floor...
FAIL
July 26, 2018
at 6:38 PM
26 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several pieces of produce out for retail sale are visibly rotten - Discarded Compromised packages of broken desserts and canned bakery rolls are broken and the covers are damaged or missing removed from th...
FAIL
July 16, 2018
at 6:58 PM
19 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Several pieces of produce out for retail sale are visibly rotten - Discarded Compromised packages of broken desserts and canned bakery rolls are broken and the covers are damaged or missing removed from th...
PASS
February 9, 2018
at 5:44 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Compressor of the walk-in freezer appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the preparation sink in the produce department is lea...
FAIL
February 2, 2018
at 6:55 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Whole frozen turkeys observed being defrosted in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several jars of Beech Nut and Earths Best b...
FAIL
January 25, 2018
at 5:51 PM
9 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Whole frozen turkeys observed being defrosted in stagnant water. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several jars of Beech Nut and Earths Best b...
PASS
September 8, 2017
at 3:27 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer in meat deli or produce dept. Provide. to ensure proper temperature. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard lining bottom shelving in chip display . Remove shelving must ...
FAIL
September 1, 2017
at 5:16 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer in meat deli or produce dept. Provide. to ensure proper temperature. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cardboard lining bottom shelving in chip display . Remove shelving must ...
PASS
November 28, 2016
at 6:58 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean to remove deep dark stains on cutting boards in prep areas. Monitor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace all missing or ripped curtains going into walk ins. PIC stated that they are ...
FAIL
November 17, 2016
at 3:50 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove water jugs in deli back room on the floor and store properly 6 inches off the floor. Discontinue to store raw whole eggs to high. Fill to fill line on refrigerator. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing...
FAIL
November 16, 2016
at 3:43 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove water jugs in deli back room on the floor and store properly 6 inches off the floor. Discontinue to store raw whole eggs to high. Fill to fill line on refrigerator. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 21, 2015
at 2:20 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Packaged of hot dogs with elevated temperature of 56F. All other foods in the unit were at below 41F. Hot dogs were removed at the time of the inspection. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained a...
FAIL
August 12, 2015
at 2:18 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Packaged of hot dogs with elevated temperature of 56F. All other foods in the unit were at below 41F. Hot dogs were removed at the time of the inspection. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained a...
PASS
February 20, 2015
at 5:13 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Pallets of food stored below broken and damaged ceiling in process of being repaired- Discontinue using for storage until repairs are completed. Products removed by PIC at the btime of inspection. | 15-4-202.16 ...
FAIL
February 12, 2015
at 4:53 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Pallets of food stored below broken and damaged ceiling in process of being repaired- Discontinue using for storage until repairs are completed. Products removed by PIC at the btime of inspection. | 15-4-202.16 ...
PASS
July 23, 2014
at 5:28 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several packages of cooked chicken patties inside of the open air deli cooler with elevated temperatures of 54-55F. PIC stated that the cooked patties had been in the refrigeration unit from the previous night. Open ...
FAIL
July 15, 2014
at 5:47 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several packages of cooked chicken patties inside of the open air deli cooler with elevated temperatures of 54-55F. PIC stated that the cooked patties had been in the refrigeration unit from the previous night. Open ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 28, 2014
at 3:01 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced pumpkin observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Sliced pumpkins were removed at the time of the inspection. Box of...
FAIL
March 19, 2014
at 3:25 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced pumpkin observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. Sliced pumpkins were removed at the time of the inspection. Box of...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 13, 2013
at 5:22 PM
1 violation
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: provide proof that the " rugs " at display cases are food-service grade ( this was reviewed with 2 store mgrs )
PASS
January 25, 2013
at 2:31 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: BACK DELI room -replace bottom wood shelves of 2 tables- shelves are worn beyond use- | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: MEAT STORAGE AREA- patch floor to make meet code = smooth durabile...
FAIL
January 11, 2013
at 4:08 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: BACK DELI room -replace bottom wood shelves of 2 tables- shelves are worn beyond use- | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: MEAT STORAGE AREA- patch floor to make meet code = smooth durabile...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 19, 2012
at 6:03 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: AT INSPECTION- found -frozen whole turkeys in open top loading freezer-stacked above top of freezer-CORRECT-- store in freezer below " cold line " to insure proper frozen holding--NOTE turkeys still froz...
FAIL
November 14, 2012
at 2:24 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: AT INSPECTION- found -frozen whole turkeys in open top loading freezer-stacked above top of freezer-CORRECT-- store in freezer below " cold line " to insure proper frozen holding--NOTE turkeys still froz...
PASS
June 1, 2012
at 5:43 PM
10 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: AT INSPECTION -observed staff eating in prep areas -CORRECT | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR -clean of built-up soil- | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tiss...
FAIL
May 23, 2012
at 1:53 PM
10 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: AT INSPECTION -observed staff eating in prep areas -CORRECT | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR -clean of built-up soil- | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tiss...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 26, 2012
at 3:38 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: PRODUCE room -clean prep table- | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: STORAGE AREA - store all paper goods off floor at least 6 inches--
PASS
December 20, 2011
at 3:34 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under preparation sink in produce department leaking. Repair. All shelves storing produce in produce cooler heavily soiled. Clean to remove. | 30-5-203.14 ...
FAIL
December 13, 2011
at 7:06 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Light out in Naked juice refrigerator. Replace. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under preparation sink in produce department leaking. Repair. All shelves storing produce in produce cooler ...
FAIL
December 5, 2011
at 3:29 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Condenser of refrigerated meat cooler leaking. Repair. Pipe of condenser in meat cooler leaking. Repair. Light out in Naked juice refrigerator. Replace. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe und...
PASS
January 20, 2011
at 7:12 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Several lights out in dairy cooler. Replace. Lights out in walk-in freezer. Replace. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under 3 bay sink in meat department leaking. Repair. | 37-6-501.11-.12 ...
FAIL
January 13, 2011
at 4:14 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken macaroni and tuna salad at 45F. PIC stated salads had been placed in cooler about an hour prior. PIC to remove salads if unable to maintain a temperature of 41F and below. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers ...
FAIL
January 6, 2011
at 4:11 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken macaroni and tuna salad at 45F. PIC stated salads had been placed in cooler about an hour prior. PIC to remove salads if unable to maintain a temperature of 41F and below. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 26, 2009
at 6:28 PM
10 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Cari Dom bread visibly adulterated and with insects inside of packages. PIC voluntarily disposed and denatured on site. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: 2 Boxes of meats beibg defrosted at room te...
FAIL
October 19, 2009
at 2:07 PM
10 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Cari Dom bread visibly adulterated and with insects inside of packages. PIC voluntarily disposed and denatured on site. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: 2 Boxes of meats beibg defrosted at room te...
PASS
August 17, 2009
at 4:01 PM
4 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: handsink blockef - keep accessible | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floors in deli | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: thoroughly clean & resurface floor in pro...
FAIL
August 3, 2009
at 1:44 PM
4 violations
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: handsink blockef - keep accessible | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floors in deli | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: thoroughly clean & resurface floor in pro...
PASS
March 19, 2009
at 4:50 PM
5 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: thaw properly | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean stainless in produce | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: do not block han...
FAIL
March 11, 2009
at 3:02 PM
5 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: thaw properly | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean stainless in produce | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: do not block han...
PASS
November 13, 2008
at 6:44 PM
10 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove all out of dare sausages from 11 -1 - 08 | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: thaw properly | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food off freezer floor | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwas...
FAIL
November 6, 2008
at 5:12 PM
10 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove all out of dare sausages from 11 -1 - 08 | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: thaw properly | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food off freezer floor | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwas...