Down Home Delivery & Catering
Latest: PASS
October 16, 2025
Address
2 BOWDOIN ST
Dorchester, MA 02121
Inspection History
81 inspections
43 failures
License
License #73936
Last inspected: October 16, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 16, 2025
at 6:10 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): 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 cool...
FAIL
October 3, 2025
at 7:00 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): 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 cool...
FAIL
August 28, 2025
at 6:33 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): 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 cool...
PASS
July 11, 2025
at 6:37 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): At the time of the re-inspection the drainage pipe to the hand sink located near the rear entrance was not connected. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Contro...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 14, 2025
at 6:36 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): At the time of the re-inspection the drainage pipe to the hand sink located near the rear entrance was not connected. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Contro...
FAIL
May 1, 2025
at 5:58 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Faucet at the 3 bay sink is leaking. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make all necessary repairs. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood ...
FAIL
April 18, 2025
at 6:15 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Large buckets of frozen fish fillets being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Drip tray to the compressor of the walk-in...
FAIL
April 3, 2025
at 5:45 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Large buckets of frozen fish fillets being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Drip tray to the compressor of the walk-in...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 25, 2024
at 5:40 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): 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....
FAIL
October 4, 2024
at 6:39 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): 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....
FAIL
September 20, 2024
at 6:47 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wipng cloths observed being left out on counter tops with no sanitizing solution. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen fish fillets observed being left out at room tempe...
FAIL
September 12, 2024
at 6:00 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wipng cloths observed being left out on counter tops with no sanitizing solution. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen fish fillets observed being left out at room tempe...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 10, 2024
at 6:12 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hot and cold water faucets at the hand sink located directly next to the 3 compartment sink not functioning properly. Replace or repair. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-C...
FAIL
April 26, 2024
at 5:53 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops with sanitizing solution. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Large containers of fish fillets observed being thawed at r...
FAIL
April 11, 2024
at 6:12 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops with sanitizing solution. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Large containers of fish fillets observed being thawed at r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 15, 2023
at 6:27 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Several cutting boards being stored near the 3 bay sink with what appears to be rodent droppings on them. Address clean and sanitize to remove prior to being used for ser...
FAIL
August 30, 2023
at 6:19 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Severla cutting boards being stored near the 3 bay sink with what appears to be rodent droppings on them. Address clean and sanitize to remove prior to being used for ser...
PASS
May 12, 2023
at 4:46 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-301.12-C - Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (C): At the time of the inspection there was only 1 drain plug available. Address and ensure there are 3 drain plugs in order to proeprly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 21, 2023
at 2:40 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Large containers of fish observed bein...
FAIL
April 14, 2023
at 6:04 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Large containers of fish observed bein...
PASS
December 6, 2022
at 8:21 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
FAIL
November 29, 2022
at 8:08 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides backsplash and inbetween of cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cl...
FAIL
November 22, 2022
at 8:36 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides backsplash and inbetween of cooking equipment to remove visible soil. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cl...
PASS
July 20, 2022
at 7:16 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters on the cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker expired in June 2022. Please have the hood cleaned and new sticker provided. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls an...
FAIL
July 13, 2022
at 6:28 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Soiled Clean shelves on cooking line. soiled. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters on the cooking line will need to be...
FAIL
July 6, 2022
at 6:51 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Soiled Clean shelves on cooking line. soiled. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters on the cooking line will need to be...
PASS
April 19, 2022
at 6:36 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Repair leaky pipe below hand wash sink behind service line. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Replace floor missing floor tiles infront of ware washing si...
FAIL
March 23, 2022
at 7:33 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and clean-up equipment provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety c...
FAIL
March 15, 2022
at 7:35 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and clean-up equipment provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 29, 2021
at 7:34 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Multiple heavily soiled and score cutting boards- Discard | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Hood sticker expred October 2021- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection | 590.006/6-501.11-C ...
FAIL
November 18, 2021
at 7:44 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Multiple heavily soiled and score cutting boards- Discard | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Hood sticker expred October 2021- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection | 590.006/6-501.11-C ...
PASS
July 28, 2021
at 6:11 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoops laying in products in bulk foods- Bowls used as scoops. Use handled scoops only and ensure the handle is maintained above the product | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/T...
FAIL
July 13, 2021
at 7:24 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoops laying in products in bulk foods- Bowls used as scoops. Use handled scoops only and ensure the handle is maintained above the product | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/T...
PASS
April 28, 2021
at 7:17 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate at location expired- Provide updated CFPM | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters with buildup Hood sticker expired March 2021- ...
FAIL
April 14, 2021
at 7:10 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate at location expired- Provide updated CFPM | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters with buildup Hood sticker expired March 2021- ...
PASS
January 4, 2021
at 8:15 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.15-PF - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf): Observed employee peeling potatoes without previously rinsing/ washing- Rinse products before peeling/slicing | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood stickers exp...
FAIL
December 9, 2020
at 8:24 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.15-PF - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf): Observed employee peeling potatoes without previously rinsing/ washing- Rinse products before peeling/slicing | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood stickers exp...
PASS
September 21, 2020
at 7:33 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles with no labels- Provide | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple conta...
FAIL
September 14, 2020
at 7:36 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles with no labels- Provide | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple conta...
PASS
July 25, 2019
at 7:09 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Repair pitted door at walk in cooler. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Exhausthood sticker expired needs to be serviced filters are soiled and attached fixtures soile...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 18, 2019
at 6:28 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Repair pitted door at walk in cooler. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Exhausthood sticker expired needs to be serviced filters are soiled and attached fixtures soile...
FAIL
July 11, 2019
at 6:59 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on bulk food containers and vegetable squeeze bottles. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P...
FAIL
July 8, 2019
at 7:25 PM
14 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No labels on bulk food containers and vegetable squeeze bottles. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 15, 2019
at 7:53 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all soiled cardboard being used to line shelving units and being stored under area rubber floor matts | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floors throughout the kitchen from all ...
FAIL
February 1, 2019
at 7:58 PM
8 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Discontinue purchases of meats from " retail businesses such as Brother's Market and Market Basket. Foods shall ne purchased from reputable wholesale suppliers as discussed during inspection | 15-4-202.16 ...
FAIL
January 25, 2019
at 5:53 PM
8 violations
01-3-201.11 - Approved Source: Discontinue purchases of meats from " retail businesses such as Brother's Market and Market Basket. Foods shall ne purchased from reputable wholesale suppliers as discussed during inspection | 15-4-202.16 ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 1, 2018
at 4:19 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Several cracked and visibly broken bulk plastic food containers on site - remove and replace as discussed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all clear plastic wrap being used to line shel...
FAIL
October 24, 2018
at 4:59 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label to properly identify all clear plastic spray bottles as well as all bulk food containers as discussed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No working food thermometer on site address |...
FAIL
October 17, 2018
at 4:56 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label to properly identify all clear plastic spray bottles as well as all bulk food containers as discussed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No working food thermometer on site address |...