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American Food Basket

October 14, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)critical

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.003/3-701.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 21, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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