Westsider Diner & Lounge

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Inspections

1. Aug 13, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Salmon is being improperly thawed. Must cut open the vacuum sealed bag.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration for chlorine for the dishwashers.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

2. Aug 19, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Any in-house dressings made must be discarded after 7 days. Garlic mayo must be discarded.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     Dishwashers not sanitzing to proper concentration. Dishwasher need to be serviced. Sanitizer hose was replaced and proper concentratin was obtained.

     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

     PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment. Must test dishwashers on a weekly basis for proper sanitizer levels.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..

     Code 2-103.11 (K)

   • Not serious Core

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area. Store personal drinks away from food prep areas.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces must be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use. Multiple towels stored on counters.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

3. Aug 13, 2024 Routine · 4 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

     All in house made sauces must not exceed 7 days. Discard any sauces past the 7 days.

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

     Code 3-501.17 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is on menu, however you must identify those items with an astersik that may be served undercooked. (burgers, eggs)

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A chlorine and quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations for dishwasher and wiping cloth buckets)

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

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in the dishroom.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Zach Trost certification expired on 5/8/2024.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment by November 13th, 2024.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Label all food storage containers as to contents, (nuts, water, oil, etc.)

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

4. Jul 25, 2023 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the asterisk to identify which foods may be undercooked.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING FACILITIES - LOCATION AND PLACEMENT

     Handwashing sink in in the dishroom needs to have a splash guard on the side to protect the food prep sink from contmaination..

     Correction: Relocate or provide a handwashing sink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.

     Code 5-204.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Provide a smaller garbage can by the handwsh sink. The current garbage can block the handwsh sink.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     Relocate the paper towel dispenser away from the ice bin.

     Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

5. May 19, 2023 Pre-inspection · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT- COMPARTMENTS - DRAINAGE

     Repair the drain line for the condensor for the walk-in cooler in the basement. Leaking.

     Correction: Provide sloped outlets for compartments of equipment to allow complete draining of condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice.

     Code 4-204.120

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Install more ceiling in the basement or move shelving underneath the ceiling panels.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12