Wests Bakery

995 Main Street, Hopkinton, RI 02832

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Wests Bakery appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Hopkinton restaurant, which scores around 89. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Bismark's were observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview with PIC, Bismark's were put in unit less than 2 hours prior, Bismark's were relocated to another unit at time of inspection. At the time of inspection, the ambient temperature of the unit was 45F. PIC adjusted the unit, after adjustment ambient temperature was observed at 41F.

3-501.16(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the bakery speed racks have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the bakery area is in poor repair, inspector observed missing tile with exposed wood. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Jun 16, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the 2 Door Reach-In Cooler located in the prep area was not in good repair. The unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit with food temps at 43 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the PIC, temperature was observed prior to opening at 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection. Use of the 2 Door Reach-In Cooler in the prep area is to be discontinued until repaired/replaced. (Per the PIC, a replacement refrigeration unit is on order.)

4-501.11

May 11, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for the following time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods... - Recently made Pastry Cream was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep (Covered Buckets). Cream was moved to freezers and uncovered at the time of inspection. - 2 Pans of potatoes were observed cooling in the prep area 2 door cooler with one pan directly on top of the a covered pan of potatoes. Pans of potatoes were separated and moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment was observed in need of repair/adjustment... - The 2 door cooler in the kitchen prep area was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of inspection, potatoes were observed cooling in the refrigeration unit at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes were removed and placed into a freezer to continue to properly cool. All other foods moved to colder refrigeration. - The bakery chest cooler was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was also observed to have torn gaskets. Unit is to discontinued for use of refrigeration for Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods until serviced/repaired.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following equipment was observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - Internal surfaces of refrigeration equipment - Surfaces of the cooking equipment - Bakery speed racks - Surfaces of Dry Ingredients storage containers

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following areas of the Physical Facilities were observed to be in poor repair at the time of inspection... - The ceiling in the bakery area was observed to have missing tile/covering exposing the structure above - The coving at the base of the wall was observed to be missing in several areas The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wests Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wests Bakery on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wests Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wests Bakery.

How does Wests Bakery compare to other restaurants in Hopkinton?

Wests Bakery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Hopkinton average of 89.

Has Wests Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wests Bakery have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wests Bakery 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 Wests Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wests Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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