Westside Foods

36711 Hwy 23, Cobbtown, GA 30420

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Westside Foods has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Westside Foods' latest score of 64 falls below the Georgia average of 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed employee not properly washing dishing, no sanitizer used. Wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry. Observed scale/mildew buildup inside ice maker unit.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed no toilet paper on dispenser in women's (employee) bathroom.

511-6-1.07(3)(e)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shelled eggs store beside bag of lettuce. COS.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed wire used to hold up attachment on stove, remove and install. Observed duct tape on bar inside fridge, remove, replace bar.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup on cooking units, clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed cold water valve on employee hand wash sink not working, observed hose stored in mop sink, removed.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease/food debris buildup on cook line.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle in grits stored touching grits.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed food items stored in walk in freezer uncovered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed container of grits and sugar not labeled.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods without a date marking for 7-day discarding. CA: Advised PIC to date any foods kept over 24 hrs.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal items being stored on a prep counter.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed foods in the walk-in cooler (tomato sauce & spaghetti pasta) without date markings. CA: Advised PIC to discard any foods older than 7 days.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed build-up on can opener blade, ice machine baffle, and soda nozzles. CA: Advised PIC to clean all food contact surfaces regularly to avoid build-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep counter. CA: store wet clothes in sanitizing buckets.

511-6-1.05(10)(b)

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed buildup inside ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize ASAP. Will follow-up during next inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed buildup on can opener blade. COS: Manager washed, rinsed, and sanitized can opener blade.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no date mark on squash casserole and black eyed peas. COS: Manager discarded squash casserole and black eyed peas.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed missing thermometers in reach in freezer and reach in cooler.

511-6-1.05(2)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed trim on shelving needs to be cleaned and re-sealed behind drink station.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Westside Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Westside Foods on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Westside Foods?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Westside Foods.

Has Westside Foods' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Westside Foods have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Westside Foods means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Westside Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Westside Foods is inspected around three times per year on average.

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