West Side Diner

1380 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02909

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, West Side Diner has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The latest visit found one violation, down from nine violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, proper hot holding temperatures is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; West Side Diner is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 25, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units and slicer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various items were observed held between 46-61 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC discarded.

3-501.16(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw egg) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as produce) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pinto beans and hollandaise were observed held at 127 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC discarded.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: A hole in the floor was observed in the front service area.

6-501.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Bathrooms were observed without proper handwashing signage.

6-301.14

Food separated and protected

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC informed to use kitchen 3 bay sink or kitchen dishwasher for sanitization.

4-501.115

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of liquid ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items were observed stored on the floor in the back storage area. Single service items must be store at least 6 inches off the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: Refrigerator located in the front area were not in good repair. PIC took out of service.

4-502.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -prep units in the kitchen, -food storage containers in the kitchen, -refrigerator racks in the front, -inside cabinet in the front.

4-602.13

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Unused equipment and milk crates observed in the refuse area.

5-501.115

Aug 31, 2023

Environmental Complaint

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of black and red residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-501.114

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher (bar) was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC informed to utilize second dishwasher or 3 bay sink.

4-501.114

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hollandaise Sauce and Beans was observed held at (84-94) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated to 165-175.

3-501.16(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a leak from 3 bay sink faucet.

5-205.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep Unit door gaskets and interior door were observed in poor repair. Gaskets loose/torn and panel missing exposing insulation.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector observed clutter and unused equipment in dumpster area. PIC informed to clean and maintain.

5-501.115

Frequently Asked Questions

When was West Side Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at West Side Diner on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at West Side Diner?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at West Side Diner.

How does West Side Diner compare to other restaurants in Providence?

West Side Diner most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has West Side Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at West Side Diner have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about nine previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at West Side Diner 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 West Side Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, West Side Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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