West Side Market

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Inspections

1. Aug 6, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED - FROZEN FOOD

     Frozen pizza, sausage, ham and other products are not stored and maintained frozen.

     Correction: Adjust procedures so that food that is frozen in a freezer is maintained frozen while being stored.

     Code 3-501.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Many food items labeled at establishment are missing ingredients on the label.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

2. Apr 14, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING

     Soups were not rapidly reheated within 2 hours. 0900 - 1100.

     Correction: Rapidly reheat soups on stove before placing in warmer. Unsafe food shall be discarded.

     Code 3-403.11

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The Quat-Tabs are not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at <150 PPM. Corrected to 200 PPM

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WHERE TO WASH

     Employee observed washing hands in warewashing 3-compartment sink.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.

     Code 2-301.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED - FROZEN FOOD

     Frozen pizza, sausage, ham and other products are not stored and maintained frozen.

     Correction: Adjust procedures so that food that is frozen in a freezer is maintained frozen while being stored.

     Code 3-501.11

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

     Many food items labeled at establishment are missing ingredients on the label.

     Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

     Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the pizza oven catch tray is soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

3. Jun 10, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Food in walk-in freezer is stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

4. May 14, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Bacon in bunker is cold held at 52°F due to buner being overfilled. CDI: Product has just been put out and was placed in walk-in freezer to rapidly cool the product. Product was down to 27 degrees F within 30 minutes.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     Fresh Start used on food contact surfaces does not contain labeling indicating use on food contact surfaces. Discussed using warm soapy water, rinsing and sanitizing with bleach water solution at 50 to 100ppm.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Food in walk-in freezer is stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

5. May 15, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Walk-in Cooler. Yogurt stored under raw eggs.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - CHEESE CURDS

     Time as a public health control for cheese curds is not being followed.

     Correction: Cheese curds using time as a public health control shall not be held more than 24 hours after manufacturing, manufactured according to law, and discarded if held beyond 24 hours or are in unmarked containers. Discard cheese curds.

     Code 3-501.19 (D) (1), (2) AND (6)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - CHEESE CURDS - RECORDS

     Records are not available or maintained for cheese curds using a time as a public health control plan.

     Correction: Maintain records indicating the amount of product displayed and discarded each day. Discard cheese curds.

     Code 3-501.19 (D) (5)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Ice Deflector on Ice Machine and can opener are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

6. Sep 11, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

7. Aug 31, 2023 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

     Numerous food items are past their "Sell By" or "Use By" dates. There is mold growing in a bag of shredded cheese.

     Correction: For comercially processed and packaged food products, contact the manufacturer to determine if dates are for safety and provide documentation from the manufacturer to inspector within 14 days. Immediately discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.

     Code 3-101.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOODS HONESTLY PRESENTED

     Signage is posted in two locations (one in dry goods and one near an ice cream freezer) regarding the practices of "discount food" and may not be seen by consumers.

     Correction: Provide clear and concise signage at entrance and checkout as well as throughout the store regarding "Discount Food" practices.

     Code 3-601.12

8. Jun 23, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE

     Food is obtained from an unapproved source. Some eggs are from local farms without a food processing plant license.

     Correction: Discard foods from unapproved source.

     Code 3-201.11 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     Soup in Walk-in Cooler at 48, 56 has not cooled within 6 hour cooling parameters.

     Correction: Discard the food item(s). Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - NO LABEL OR IMPROPER LABEL PROVIDED

     No inspection stamp is provided on packaged meat/steak products.

     Correction: Provide approved labels for packaged foods.

     Code 3-201.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Soups in Walk-in Cooler are improperly date marked.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surface of ice machine is visibly soiled with a slibe buildup.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Food items in Storage, Walk-in Cooler & Freezer are stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)