America's Food Basket
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, America's Food Basket has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
America's Food Basket's latest score of 67 falls below the Dorchester average of 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a 3 bay sink utilized for food prep. Provide a quote via email from a licensed plumber on letter head for installation of an air gap. All work should be reviewed by isdhealth with a plan review and an engineering work.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Plan review and engineer report required to auth prep in basement. Advised to stop any construction until approval is given. This should be done asap. Refer to email with all documentation attached to address this issue.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper sealing on the basement floor for proper cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple holes and opening in ceiling and wall. Repair
590.006/6-201.13-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Missing drain plugs. Provide plugs for all 3 bays.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Missing proper drain boards over the 3 bay sink utilized for prep. Provide PIC may install a prep sink. Advised to submit a plan review prior to installation for approval.
590.004/4-204.119-C
67
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Observed a 3 bay sink utilized for food prep. Provide a quote via email from a licensed plumber on letter head for installation of an air gap.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a cat in the ceiling. Remove and provide a report from the company to confirm removal of live cat. PIC states the cat is trapped.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper sealing on the basement floor for proper cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple holes and opening in ceiling and wall. Repair
590.006/6-201.13-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Missing proper drain boards over the 3 bay sink utilized for prep. Provide PIC may install a prep sink. Advised to submit a plan review prior to installation for approval.
590.004/4-204.119-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Missing drain plugs. Provide plugs for all 3 bays.
590.005/5-501.114-C
67
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a cat in the ceiling. Remove and provide a report from the company to confirm removal of live cat. PIC states the cat is trapped.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed with heavy food debris and cutting utensils stored. Remove and discontinue utilizing handsinks for any other purposes.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a cat in the ceiling. Remove and provide a report from the company to confirm removal of live cat. PIC states the cat is trapped.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed with food soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Packaged cheese at deli in a tub of water at 63F. Please cold hold cheese at or beloe 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in meat prep room leaking. Also the water was seen backing up into the three bay sink. Have repaired.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under shelves and equipment in the walk ins prep rooms basement. Visibly soiled with debris. Ceiling fans in the retail area have heavy dust build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the missing floor tiles in the meat walk in and by the entrance to the meat prep room.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please give the metal shelves in the reach in refrigerators used to hold the packaged meats a cleanng and paint rusty shelves.
590.004/4-202.16-C
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the chlorine used at the 3 bay sinks
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dairy refrigeration with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing / Replace
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of shrimp stand up freezer with visible soils / Clean to remove Exterior of fish grab and go with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of dog foods and packages of cookies with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and provide an addional pest control report for re-inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of gnaw marks on several bags of dog food. Address and provide additional pest control reports for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess ice build-up observed on the outside of the freezer located next to the deli station. Address and defrost to remove. Excess moisture observed on the ground in front of the 2 door glass seafood freezer. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Excess frost and ice build-up observed inside of the glass door freezer. Address defrost and clean to remove. Parts have been order for the freezer and will be installed upon arrival as of 9/15/2023
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in the rear of the of the basement storage area with what appears to be cat litter and feces. Address and clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Sep 15, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Evidence of bags of poison being placed in the basement dry storage area. Discontinue the use of open bags of poison and use only approved methods of bait.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of dog foods and packages fo cookies with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and provide an addional pest control report for re-inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of gnaw marks on several bags of dg food. Address and provide additional pest control reports for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess ice build-up observed on the outside of the freezer located next to the deli station. Address and defrost to remove. Excess moisture observed on the ground in front of the 2 door glass seafood freezer. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Excess frost and ice build-up observed inside of the glass door freezer. Address defrost and clean to remove. Parts have been order for the freezer and will be installed upon arrival as of 9/15/2023
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to remove kick plates from under affected area's ie: dog foods bird feed as well as cookies and crackers in order to provide better monitoring on rodents.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Water leaking from ceiling located near the basement water heater. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in the rear of the of the basement storage area with what appears to be cat litter and feces. Address and clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the produce preparation area is not draining proeprly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
47
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Evidence of bags of poison being placed in the basement dry storage area. Discontinue the use of open bags of poison and use only approved methods of bait.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several packages of dog foods and packages fo cookies with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and provide a detailed pest control report for re-inspection.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves with bird fees and pet foods. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near where the Yuka is being stored. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living on the premises. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess ice build-up observed on the outside of the freezer located next to the deli station. Address and defrost to remove. Excess moisture observed on the ground in front of the 2 door glass seafood freezer. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Storage shelves for bird feed and pet foods visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Storage shelves where Yuka and other roots are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in the produce preparation area is not draining proeprly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Water leaking from ceiling located near the basement water heater. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Management is to remove kick plates from under affected area's ie: dog foods bird feed as well as cookies and crackers in order to provide better monitoring on rodents.
590.006/6-202.15-C
50
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Boxed cereals and other paper packaged products damaged from the pipes that leaked of the course of the weekend. Management voluntarily disposed of all dmaged products at the time of the inspection and a Voluntary Disposal order has been filled and attached.
590.003/3-701.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be animal feces located in a bin the basement storage area. Remove and ensure there are no animals on the premises.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Lid missing to the outside dumpster. Replace.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster damaged adn missing parts of the lid allowing for possible rodent issues. Replace.
590.005/5-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink located in teh basement produce department was not draining at the time of the inspection. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster area with excess milk crates bread boxes and other debris. Clean to remove all and ensure outside refuse area is being maintained properly.
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living in the basement storage area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 2 End fans of the basement walk-in freezer do not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a cat living in the basement storage area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Middle fan of the basement walk-in freezer does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap at the three bay sink in the meat department appears to be overflowing. Address clean to remove and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of a dead rodent observed in the basement storage area. remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess ice build up observed on the exterior of the Freezer storing bags of ice. Address deffrost and clean to remove. Excess frost build-up observed on the compressor of the basement walk-in freezer. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was operating properly at the time of the visit.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
May 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water pressure to hand sink in the basement produce preparation area is to high in order to properly wash hands. Address and ensure hand sink is functioning appropriately.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer from the automatic dispensor in the deli department registering well over the required 200ppm. Make any necessary adjustments to ensure proper concentration.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Portion of ceiling located in the basement storage area is not connected properly and hanging loose. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water is leaking into the basement possibly coming from on of the first floor open air coolers. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was America's Food Basket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at America's Food Basket on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at America's Food Basket?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at America's Food Basket.
How does America's Food Basket compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
America's Food Basket most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has America's Food Basket's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at America's Food Basket have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at America's Food Basket means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is America's Food Basket inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, America's Food Basket is inspected around four times per year on average.
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