Wests Bakery

Westerly Town Beach, Westerly, RI 02891

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven to closer to one violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Westerly average 88, so Wests Bakery is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice cream cones were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Cheese was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A bag of French fries were observed in the hand-washing sink near the 3-bay sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. French fries were relocated during time of inspection.

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop in the ice well below soda dispenser was observed stored with the handle touching the ice. Utensils must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single-service articles (disposable cups) were observed stored on the floor in the storage room.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of debris.

4-602.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice cream cones were observed stored on the floor near the service window. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wests Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wests Bakery on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wests Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wests Bakery.

How does Wests Bakery compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Wests Bakery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Wests Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wests Bakery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wests Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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