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American Food Basket
942 HYDE PARK AV, MA 02136
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for American Food Basket, spanning May 2020 to March 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held failed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 8 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Mar 24, 2026
✕8 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Mar 16, 2026
✕8 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Dec 5, 2025
✕2 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 26, 2025
✕2 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 19, 2025
✕2 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 22, 2025
✕3 violations
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 16, 2025
✕7 violations
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 14, 2025
✕5 violations
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 14, 2025
✕4 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jul 8, 2024
✕6 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Dec 11, 2023
✕6 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Dec 4, 2023
✕5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Jun 20, 2023
✕7 violations
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Mar 20, 2023
✕3 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Nov 10, 2022
✕8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Mar 10, 2022
✕7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Feb 24, 2022
✕7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 13, 2021
✕8 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 6, 2021
✕7 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 15, 2021
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 12, 2021
✕4 violations
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Intensity-Lighting (C)
Dec 8, 2020
✕4 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Nov 13, 2020
✕12 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- (B) Good Repair and Calibration (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Nov 3, 2020
✕12 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- (B) Good Repair and Calibration (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Storage Areas Rooms and Receptacles Capacity and Availability (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
May 4, 2020
✕3 violations
- Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
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