Down Home Delivery & Catering
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Down Home Delivery & Catering stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the recurring theme, flagged 18 times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Down Home Delivery & Catering trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
22
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the first Blodgett oven visibly soiled and with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Surface of the 6 top burner visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the 3 bay sink. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap/paper towels at hte hand sink located next to the 2 compartment sink. Address and ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted near the 3 bay sink. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap/paper towels at hte hand sink located next to the 2 compartment sink. Address and ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection (5/13/2025)there was no pest control contract provided. Management is to provide an updated contract at hte re-inspection or Hearing is to be held at 1010 Mass. Ave..
590.006/6-501.111-C
90
May 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of what appeared to be rodent droppings located on the shelves in the back storage area's. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Management is currently seeking out a contract with a new pest control company and is to provide it at the time of the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at the 3 bay sink is leaking. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with past expiration date from Jan. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of what appeared to be rodent droppings located on the shelves in the back storage area's. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Side entrance to the main kitchen with visible light under it allowing for pest entry. Address and provide an appropriate door sweep for the door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with past expiration date from Jan. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Large buckets of frozen fish fillets being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at the 3 bay sink is leaking. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Large buckets of frozen fish fillets being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Side entrance to the main kitchenwith visible light under it allowing for pest entry. Address and provide an appropriate door sweep for the door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with past expiration date from Jan. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at the 3 bay sink si leaking. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
61
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 Blodgett Ovens currently in use with excess carbon build-up. Address and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 Blodgett Ovens currently in use with excess carbon build-up. Address and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked soups inside of the first small Qualite steam table at 113F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Foods to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen fish fillets observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensufre proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 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. Drainage tube from the compressor of the walk-in cooler not connected and dripping on items below it. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 Blodgett Ovens currently in use with excess carbon build-up. Address and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from July 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wipng cloths observed being left out on counter tops with no sanitizing solution. Provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
May 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot and cold water faucets at the hand sink located directly next to the 3 compartment sink not functioning properly. Replace or repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Portion of flooring located near the 3 bay sink with low grout levels. Regrout in order to prevent any standing water (breeding ground for fruit flies).
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the storage shelves where large containers of oil is being stored.Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops with sanitizing solution. Provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Large containers of fish fillets observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build-up observed around cooking line equipment. Clean to remove all. Interior of both Blogett ovens with excess carbon build-up. Clen to remove. Storage shelves located where the large containers of oil are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet to the 3 bay sink has a pin hole in it and leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hot and cold water faucets at the hand sink located directly next to the 3 compartment sink not functioning properly. Replace or repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Portion of floring located near the 3 bay sink with low grout levels. Regrout in order to prevent any standing water (breeding ground for fruit flies).
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage to from the compressor of the walk-in cooler is not connected. Address and make any necessary repairs to ensure proper drainage. Door to the large coffin style freezer in the back storage room is damaged and not closing properly. Address and either repair or replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: 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 service
590.003/3-304.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evdidence of fruit fly activity in the main kitchne area. Address. Pest control was on site at the time of the inspection. Evidence of roach activity noted in the main kitchen. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test strips observed on site specifically for teh acidification of rice sushi and salsas. Address and provide the proper sanitzing test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags will be expired as of the end of August. Address and provide up to date Hood tags. Grout levels on floor near the 3 bay sink very low and with pooling water. Address and fill grout levels in order to help minimize any fruit fly activity.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Both faucets to the hand sink located at the front service are not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sinks to be used until repairs have been made.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Box of meats and box of produce observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minmum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No lids observde for the trash receptacles in the main kitchen area. Provide in order to help minimize any fruit fly activity.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under the cabinet to the 3 compartment sink visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove. Large coffin style freezer in the side storage room with excess frost/ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
May 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection test strips were not available for use and the ones on site appeared to have water damage. Address and ensure test strips are available to be used during all operational hours.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the dry storage room. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Feb. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink appears to have a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under the 3 fryers next to the Blodgett ovens with grease build-up and food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the last Blodgett oven with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Wall near the Blodgett oven visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-301.12-C
70
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspeciton test strips were not available for use and the ones on site appeared to have water damage. Address and ensure test strips are available to be used during all operational hours.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-301.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Large containers of fish observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed in the dry storage room. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Feb. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink appears to have a small leak. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the sinlge bay preparation sink is not connected and with a bucket underneath to catch drainage water. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under the 3 fryers next to the Blodgett ovens with grease build-up and food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the last Blodgett oven with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides backsplash and inbetween of cooking equipment to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor inside walk in cooler to remove odors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jul 20, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Jul 6, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Soiled Clean shelves on cooking line. soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: 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.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair leaky pipe below hand wash sink behind service line.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Replace floor missing floor tiles infront of ware washing sink. Repair barewood greasy floor near frialators. Clean floor inside walk in cooler to remove odors.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Down Home Delivery & Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Down Home Delivery & Catering on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Down Home Delivery & Catering?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Down Home Delivery & Catering.
How does Down Home Delivery & Catering compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Down Home Delivery & Catering most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Down Home Delivery & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Down Home Delivery & Catering have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Down Home Delivery & Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Down Home Delivery & Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Down Home Delivery & Catering is inspected around five times per year on average.
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