Did American Food Basket pass their Boston health inspection?

American Food Basket passed their inspection on April 22, 2021.

What critical health violations were found at American Food Basket?

Critical violation: Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P). This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Where is American Food Basket located?

American Food Basket is located at 942 HYDE PARK AV, Boston, MA.

American Food Basket

PASS

Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 4:42 PM

Address

942 HYDE PARK AV

Hyde Park, MA 02136

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.004/4-101.11-P

✓ Corrected

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)

Remove wooden handle knives and provide commerical grade knives with nonporous handle at cooked foods department.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

✓ Corrected

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Some items deli meats and cheeses are not date marked provide date marking on all opened items held more than 24hrs.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-302.12-C

✓ Corrected

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Label all condiment bottles at cooked food area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floor below ware washing and cooking equipment area.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Clean floor below ware washing area inside produce department.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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American Food Basket

Violations Cited

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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