Americas Food Basket
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
90
Score
Public records show four inspections at Americas Food Basket stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: 11 violations last time, two this time.
When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in various areas are in poor repair (exposed cement needs resealing). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector observed grease debris on lid of grease receptacle.
5-501.115
90
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations. 11 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm) in the kitchen area. A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. PIC emptied sink, refilled, and retested.
7-204.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the meat cutting 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be between 200-400 ppm. PIC refilled sink and retested.
4-501.114
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed knives and spatulas being stored in-between wall and 3 bay sink. PIC removed items and placed in sink to be washed/sanitized.
4-903.11(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, deli slicers are only wiped down with water and a rag after every use. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours. PIC took units out of service to be washed/sanitized.
4-602.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as produce and milk) in the walk-in refrigerator and lowboy cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC relocated eggs.
3-302.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed previously frozen ROP fish held under refrigeration in the seafood display unit. ROP fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration. PIC removed fish from ROP packaging.
3-501.13
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the seafood, 3 bay sink, and meat cutting areas. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC placed soap during inspection.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the 3 bay sink area was blocked by a coffee maker. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. PIC removed coffee maker.
5-205.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sinks.
4-302.14
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) in the kitchen area were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed in 3 bay sink to be washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bacalao was observed held at 51 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 placed in cooler for active cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in various areas are in poor repair (exposed cement need resealing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a meat preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. PIC disposed of beverage and talked with staff.
2-401.11
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the meat cutting area is missing the proper handwashing signage.
6-301.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage 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
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Inspector observed fly traps with heavy accumulation of flies in the back storage hallway.
6-501.112
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The outside grease receptacle was observed in poor repair (lid was broken).
5-501.111
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a heavy trash, leaf, and other debris around refuse area. Area to be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair. - seafood walk-in door (door doesn't fully shut) - seafood walk-in cooler condenser (heavy ice build up) - meat walk-in cooler condenser (water dripping) - wall near mop sink area (hole) - deli open case coolers (non-functioning - no TCS items observed) The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC has workorder for units and repair company was on site during inspection.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walls in the seafood 3 bay sink area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
15
Apr 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11
90
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
2-103.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
3-602.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
6-305.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
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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 18, 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 three 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 90 out of 100, which is higher 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 two violations compared to about 11 previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Americas 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 Americas Food Basket inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Americas Food Basket is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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