Down Home Delivery & Catering

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where large containers of oil is being stored.Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops with sanitizing solution. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Large containers of fish fillets observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Drainage to from the compressor of the walk-in cooler is not connected. Address and make any necessary repairs to ensure proper drainage. Door to the large coffin style freezer in the back storage room is damaged and not closing properly. Address and either repair or replace.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Heavy grease build-up observed around cooking line equipment. Clean to remove all. Interior of both Blogett ovens with excess carbon build-up. Clen to remove. Storage shelves located where the large containers of oil are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Faucet to the 3 bay sink has a pin hole in it and leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot and cold water faucets at the hand sink located directly next to the 3 compartment sink not functioning properly. Replace or repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Portion of floring located near the 3 bay sink with low grout levels. Regrout in order to prevent any standing water (breeding ground for fruit flies).
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 30, 2023: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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