Down Home Delivery & Catering

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked soups inside of the first small Qualite steam table at 113F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Foods to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Soiled wipng cloths observed being left out on counter tops with no sanitizing solution. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Frozen fish fillets observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensufre proper thawing methods are in place.
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: First fan to the compressor of the walk-in cooler is not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs. UNit was still operating at the appropriate temperature at the time of the inspection. Drainage tube from the compressor of the walk-in cooler not connected and dripping on items below it. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of the 2 Blodgett Ovens currently in use with excess carbon build-up. Address 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 July 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 26, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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