Down Home Delivery & Catering

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️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: Door handle to the walk-in cooler with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Floor under and around the fryers with visible grease spills. Clean to remove all.
  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. Scheduled for 10/9/2025.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 28, 2025: 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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