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American Food Basket

March 16, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeRetail Food
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Prohibiting Animals (Pf)

Inspector note: Cat living on the premises. Remove cat from store.
code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Both open air freezers with cut ox tail with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 19, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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