AMERICA'S FOOD BASKET
576 WASHINGTON ST, DORCHESTER, MA 02124
Last inspected Oct 29, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for AMERICA'S FOOD BASKET, spanning December 2022 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The most recent inspection noted 3 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Oct 29, 2026
✕3 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Oct 15, 2026
–3 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Oct 5, 2026
–3 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Jul 24, 2026
✓2 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Jul 21, 2026
✕2 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Jul 14, 2026
✕2 violations
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Mar 20, 2026
✕5 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Using Drain Plugs (C)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
Mar 6, 2026
✕5 violations
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Using Drain Plugs (C)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Feb 5, 2026
✕1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 28, 2026
–3 violations
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jan 21, 2026
✕3 violations
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Jul 30, 2025
✓5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jul 23, 2025
✕5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 16, 2025
✓1 violation
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Mar 26, 2025
✕1 violation
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Jun 4, 2024
✓1 violation
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Feb 14, 2024
✓2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Dec 6, 2023
✓5 violations
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Sep 15, 2023
✕8 violations
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
Jul 27, 2023
✕8 violations
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
- Rodent Bait Stations (P)
Feb 13, 2023
✓6 violations
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Feb 6, 2023
✕6 violations
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Dec 19, 2022
✓2 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Dec 13, 2022
✕5 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Dec 5, 2022
✕5 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
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