American Food Basket
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
95
Score
American Food Basket has been inspected 20 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
The city-wide average for Hyde Park sits at 84, putting American Food Basket on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
20
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several fans/covers inside of the meat walk-in cooler missing and damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection and work order has been placed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef Pastelitos in small hot holding cabinet at 121F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Foods out of temperature to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Dominican cheese balls in water observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinu and ensure all TCS foods are being maitained at below 41F unless otherwise authorized.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located in teh produce department observed being blocked with peices of equipment. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during all operational hours.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Cat living on the premises. Remove cat from store.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both open air freezers with cut ox tail with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small electric fryer observed being used and not properly positioned under the suppression system. Discontinue use. Several fans/covers inside of the meat walk-in cooler missing and damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection and work order has been placed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Feb. 2026. Adddress and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Portion of flooring in the meat department damaged and with missing floor tiles. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
47
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed daylight coming through the exterior door in the room off the meat room. Remove all daylight. Repair door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed daylight coming through the wall in the back meat area where they store the meat packaging items. Remove daylight to ensure no rodents are able to enter. Observed debris under the shelving. Clean under the shelving to help prevent with rodent activity.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed daylight coming through the wall in the back meat area where they store the meat packaging items. Remove daylight to ensure no rodents are able to enter. Observed debris under the shelving. Clean under the shelving to help prevent with rodent activity.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed daylight coming through the exterior door in the room off the meat room. Remove all daylight. Repair door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed daylight coming through the exterior door in the room off the meat room. Remove all daylight. Repair door.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 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 holes in the walls. Repair walls if there are any holes. Observed debris on the floor in the back produce room. Recommend removing all items in the room clean and sanitize floors to remove debris. Observed a hole in the wall. Repair wall. Observed daylight coming through the wall in the back meat area where they store the meat packaging items. Remove daylight to ensure no rodents are able to enter.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: 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 extermination report. The report is still stating that their is rodent activity. But that the issues have greatly reduced. PIC stated that they will have weekly inspections until this is resolved. Contact the licensed company and have them come back out before the next health inspection. Provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The extermination report stated that there was a hole behind the spice rack. The PIC showed me the hole. The exterminator recommended leaving this hole open until further notice. Repair hole when the issue has been addressed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The extermination report stated that there was a hole behind the spice rack. The PIC showed me the hole. The exterminator recommended leaving this hole open until further notice. Repair hole when the issue has been addressed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: 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 attach the door sweeps. The automatic doors may need a special door sweeps. At the time of the re inspection the exterior door located in the receiving room was being repaired and the holes in the wall near where they store the large barrells were repaired.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: 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 extermination report. The report is still stating that their is rodent activity. But that the issues have greatly reduced. PIC stated that they will have weekly inspections until this is resolved. Contact the licensed company and have them come back out before the next health inspection. Provide a detailed IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 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. Clean to remove dust.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer inside the first produce refrigeration unit located on the side wall and inside the open refrigeration unit located at the end of Aisle 7.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rat droppings underneath the chip shelving. Recommended removing the bottom shelf pulling the shelving out and sweep clean and sanitize the floors to remove new and old dropping and any other debris. PIC was able to provide Sept 16th pest report that states rat activity. The exterminator is due to come back out tomorrow per the report. Contact the licensed company and provide a detailed IPM report. Ensure that the exterminator inspects drop ceilings interior and exterior. Recommend more frequent visits until a clean report is provided. Ensure exterior door is repaired all holes leading to outside are filled and doors are kept shut when not in use.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed broken tiles in the frozen good aisle. Repair- At today's re inspection the person was on site who is repairing the tiles. Clean floors after the tiles have been repaired. End caps
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: 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 attach the door sweeps. The automatic doors may need a special door sweeps. At the time of the re inspection the exterior door located in the receiving room was being repaired and the holes in the wall near where they store the large barrells were repaired.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The extermination report stated that there was a hole behind the spice rack. The PIC showed me the hole. The exterminator recommended leaving this hole open until further notice. Repair hole when the issue has been addressed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At today re inspection no droppings were observed. The licensed exterminator came out yesterday 10/15 and the PIC was able to provide a detailed report. PIC is addressing all the recommendations stated on the extermination report and this report. Spoke to the extermination company and they are scheduled to come back out on Monday 10/20/25. They are going to reach out to the PIC if they have any cancelations. Please keep the health inspector up to date on the reports. PIC stated that they will have weekly inspections until this is resolved. Contact the licensed company and provide a detailed IPM report. Ensure that the exterminator inspects drop ceilings interior and exterior. Recommend more frequent visits until a clean report is provided.
590.006/6-501.111-C
58
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 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. Clean to remove dust.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer inside the first produce refrigeration unit located on the side wall and inside the open refrigeration unit located at the end of Aisle 7.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rat droppings underneath the chip shelving. Recommended removing the bottom shelf pulling the shelving out and sweep clean and sanitize the floors to remove new and old dropping and any other debris. PIC was able to provide Sept 16th pest report that states rat activity. The exterminator is due to come back out tomorrow per the report. Contact the licensed company and provide a detailed IPM report. Ensure that the exterminator inspects drop ceilings interior and exterior. Recommend more frequent visits until a clean report is provided. Ensure exterior door is repaired all holes leading to outside are filled and doors are kept shut when not in use.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food and debris on the floor in the breakroom under the shelving in the rice area in and around the register area. Sweep clean and sanitize floors to remove food debris and heavy soil build up. Observed milk on the floor located in the expired food good area. Clean and sanitize to remove milk. Observed dust build up on the air filters where the eggs are located. Clean to remove dust. Observed broken tiles in the frozen good aisle. Repair Recommended removing shelving and end caps to clean floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed an exterior door in the receiving area that does not close properly. Ensure no daylight can come through the door to help prevent rodent activity. Observed a few holes in the back room where the large barrells are located. Fill in holes.
590.006/6-501.11-C
64
Mar 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed tires being stored in the trash area. Remove tires and debris in the trash area. Remove sweep and clean.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: 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 food will be out of temperature. Staff corrected on site.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: 2 small dessert refrigeration units in the front of the store do not have thermometers. Provide thermometers inside both units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in the front of the store over the produce area. Replace/Paint ceiling tiles. Observed food items and debris under shelving. Clean to remove debris and food items. Observed rice on the floor in the rice area. Clean floors to remove rice. Remove card board boxes in aisle 2.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: 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 building inspector on site. Store to remain closed until carbon monoxide safe levels are reached. Manager instructed to remain closed until BFD & ISD Building inspectors provide approval to re-open
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed egg being stored at 125F and longaniza 130F in the deli deparment at the front of the store. PIC removed the 3 eggs and the longaniza and put into the trash. Ensure that staff is trained on Hot holding. All other food items were in compliance.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cut melon being stored at 47F. Ensure that staff is trained properly on cold holding. PIC took melon off the shelf and placed back into another refrigeration unit. Observed fish being stored at 51F and 56F same unit as the last inspection. Ensure that staff is trained properly on cold holding. Fish was taken off the shelf and placed back into another refrigeration unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity on the dog food shelving. Clean to remove rodent activity. PIC was able to provide an updated IPM report June 7th. Exterminator is due to come back this week. Be sure to read the exermination reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed debis inside the seafood wall freezer unit. Clean to remove all debris crumbs.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles. Replace tiles. Observed debris and other food items under the rice shelving. Clean to remove rice and other debris on the floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.003/3-305.11-C
58
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored under sewage lines. Remove food from under the sewage lines.
590.004/4-903.12-C
95
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink needs an indirect to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salami 53F between packages. 50F in product. PIC moved everything on the shelves to walk- in. Corrected onsite. Squash was pre-cut and wraped at room temperture 49F. PIC moved the squash to refrigeration. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps at exterior doors where grease traps are located. Repair door to remove all daylight.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: - Provide a cleanable surface for the shelving outside the walk in refrigerator. - Remove loose paint inside the walk in refrigerator
590.006/6-102.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove frost build up on the compressors inside the walk in and in the frozen vegetable case. Clean under the shelving under the grocery aisles. Clean to remove debris. Remove stagnant water in the basement.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored under sewage lines. Remove food from under the sewage lines.
590.004/4-903.12-C
61
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink needs an indirect to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salami 53F between packages. 50F in product. PIC moved everything on the shelves to walk- in. Corrected onsite. Squash was pre-cut and wraped at room temperture 49F. PIC moved the squash to refrigeration. Corrected onsite.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: - Provide a cleanable surface for the shelving outside the walk in refrigerator. - Remove loose paint inside the walk in refrigerator
590.006/6-102.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove frost build up on the compressors inside the walk in and in the frozen vegetable case. Clean under the shelving under the grocery aisles. Clean to remove debris. Remove stagnant water in the basement.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps at exterior doors where grease traps are located. Repair door to remove all daylight.
590.006/6-202.15-C
64
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: In deli area found foods in hot holding cabinet between 120F to 128F. Reheat and be sure foods are stored at or above 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in deli area was blocked with clean equipment. PIC will need to discontiue and rewash the containers.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towles in meat prep room. PIC will need to monitor.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to remove cat in basement area. Provide a pest control report at re-inspection. Address the fly's in basement with pest control.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the reach in refrigerator units on the retail floor cleaned more often. The older ones in vegetable area and the wooden shelves will need to be cleaned as discussed. Fan covers in walk in will need to be dusted.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Tile floor in front of the walk in freezer in maet prep area will need to be repaired.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters and hood itself will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker has it expiring in June. Please clean filters and have a date when hood will be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
55
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ditch surrounding floor drain inside meat room repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covered trash recepticles inside womens restroom provide.
590.005/5-501.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food safety for person in charge at cooked foods department provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge has no Allergen Awareness Certificationl provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink hot water handle not running for 15 seconds repair.
590.005/5-202.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at hand sink inside meat department.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: No Preparation sink produce provide. Discontinue utilizing shopping carts for transporting prepared and packaged foods provide commercial grade transport food carts.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No hot holding thermometer for steam table unit provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
74
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge has no Allergen Awareness Certificationl provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No hot holding thermometer for steam table unit provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage at hand sink inside meat department.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean back splash wall inside produce department.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing sinks installation (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash sink hot water handle not running for 15 seconds repair.
590.005/5-202.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe below 3 bay sink and hand wash sink inside meat department.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Produce display case soiled clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: No Preparation sink produce provide. Discontinue utilizing shopping carts for transporting prepared and packaged foods provide commercial grade transport food carts.
590.004/4-101.11-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Food Basket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Food Basket on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Food Basket?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at American Food Basket.
How does American Food Basket compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?
American Food Basket most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hyde Park average of 84.
Has American Food Basket's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Food Basket have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at American Food Basket means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is American Food Basket inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Food Basket is inspected around six times per year on average.
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