Inspection record
Down Home Delivery & Catering
2 Bowdoin St · Boston, MA 02124
5inspections since May 2026
11violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Sep 11, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood expired 08/31/26 Hood cleaning inspection scheduled
Sep 3, 2026HE_FailExt4 violations
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood expired 08/31/26 Hood cleaning inspection scheduled
*Thawing (C)
Containers of fish observed thawing on top of freezer unit. Fish not in sealed bags REviewed with PIC and product was moved to the walkin- Review thawing procedures
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Unknown debris noted on top of one of the ventilation lines from the hood sytem. Signs of ceiling repair above the debris- Floors around equipment with soils- Clean all areas
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting boards with black buildup and scoring- Repair or replace
Aug 27, 2026HE_Fail3 violations
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting boards with black buildup and scoring- Repair or replace
*Thawing (C)
Containers of fish observed thawing on top of freezer unit. Fish not in sealed bags REviewed with PIC and product was moved to the walkin- Review thawing procedures
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Unknown debris noted on top of one of the ventilation lines from the hood sytem. Signs of ceiling repair above the debris- Floors around equipment with soils- Clean all areas
May 27, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired. Scheduled for 5.11.26
May 8, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker expired. Scheduled for 5.11.26
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Hot foods not holding at 135F. Mac and cheese 120F meatloaf 100F sweet potato 70F. Ensure all hot foods are held at 135F and that all cooked foods are reheated to 165F prior to placing into hot holding. Use hot boxes to hold hot foods hot.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology