Down Home Delivery & Catering

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings6
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink located next to the 3 bay sink being blocked by plastic containers. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks are accessible during operational hours.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: No soap/paper towels at hte hand sink located next to the 2 compartment sink. Address and ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked.
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the 3 bay sink. Address.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: First fan on the compressor of the walk-in cooler not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection. Drip tray to the walk-in cooler compressor appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Surface of the grill top located on the right side of the kitchen area. Clean to remove to help reduce any type of rodent activity. Interior of the single door cake cooler visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Door handle to the walk-in cooler with cacked on foods. 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 2025. 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 Pass on July 11, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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