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Down Home Delivery & Catering

April 3, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Chlorine sanitizing solution in red bucket registering well over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on hhow to set up and test sanitizing solution.
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity noted in the main kitchen and back storage rooms. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Large buckets of frozen fish fillets being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Drip tray to the compressor of the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Ensure there are no foods being stored under the leak until repairs have been made.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Interior of the Blodget ovens with heavy carbon build-up. Racks inside of the Blodget ovens with cacked on foods. Clean to remove all. Several storage shelves inside of the walk-in cooler with evidence of rust build-up. Clean to remove and resurface. Interior of the large coffin style freezer with exces frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Floor in the back 2 storage rooms with evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Faucet at the 3 bay sink si leaking. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make all necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Hood and Ventilation tags with past expiration date from Jan. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Side entrance to the main kitchenwith visible light under it allowing for pest entry. Address and provide an appropriate door sweep for the door.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 4, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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