Americas Food Basket
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Americas Food Basket has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The latest visit found four violations, down from 10 violations the time before.
The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Americas Food Basket trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as chicken nuggets) in the retail display case. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Foods rearranged during inspection.
3-302.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Yogurt parfait, fruit salad, desserts, etc. packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the hallway and loading dock area, are not tight-fitting. PIC to also add material to reinforce side door. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the (meat Dept.) walk-in cooler and wall to the (basement) dairy walk-in cooler is in poor repair. Floor is lacking approved material in some areas and wall is buckled exposing foam and insulation. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Oct 28, 2024
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Spray container of chemicals) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Leak was observed at the pipes for the walk in cooler in basement area and water valves attached to wall in meat department.
5-205.15
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the meat dept. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: (Deli meats and cheese ) was observed not marked with the date of preparation after opening the packaged. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the deli dept was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following physical facilities is in poor repair: 1.wall outside of the break room observed with holes. 2.meat walk in cooler floor observed lifting/bowing. 3.ceiling tiles in the produce area and basement observed missing and/or have water stains. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on top of food product in the basement. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Box were observed on the hand-washing sink in dept . A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: (Various deli meats and cheeses) was observed held at (57-65) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-501.16(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dead flies and dead rodent was observed on glue traps. PIC removed.
6-501.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment observed in poor repair: 1.door skirts in meat cooler are ripped. 2.walk cooler freezer door observed damaged. 3.deli display cooler observed with at 53DF. Service call was made Technician repaired during inspection. 4.deli display cooler doors observed off track. 5.meat department is lacking sink stoppers for 3 bay sink.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (back outside) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in all walk in coolers and deli department have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the (produce prep ) area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.16
30
Jun 12, 2023
Re-Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage (produce) and entering meat department area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the mop sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.
5-203.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outside dumpster area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the: 1.produce dept 2.deli dept 3.meat dept 4.fans in meat department 5.floors and walls in all walk in refrigeration units area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The: 1.ceilings in the produce area(missing or broken tiles) 2.ceilings in the basement area(missing or broken tiles) 3.walls in the produce area(missing tiles) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
May 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various dairy products and juices was observed held at 43-59 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.Disposed
3-501.16(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of 200ppm quat sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink in the produce and meat department.
4-302.14
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures in the deli department. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-203.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking sanitizing solution in at the 3 bay sinks in the meat and produce department.
4-501.115
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage(produce) is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Milk were observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the mop sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.
5-203.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outside dumpster area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the: 1.produce dept 2.deli dept 3.meat dept 4.basement area 5.Fans in meat dept has an accumulation of dust, soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The: 1.handsink in produce dept(observed leak) 2.Ceilings in the produce area and basement area (missing or broken tiles) 3.Walls in the produce cooler(observed holes) 4.Walls entering the breakroom in basement(observed holes) 5.Storage walls in basement(holes) 6.Egg cooler doors 7.Open case cooler (ambient temperature 55 degrees Fahrenheit) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Americas Food Basket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Americas Food Basket on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Americas Food Basket?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Americas Food Basket.
How does Americas Food Basket compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Americas Food Basket most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Americas Food Basket's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Americas Food Basket have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about 10 previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Americas 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 Americas Food Basket inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Americas Food Basket is inspected around two times per year on average.
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