Associated · West East Food Corp

35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453

Overview

WEST EAST FOOD CORP (doing business as ASSOCIATED) is retail food store in Bronx licensed by the Division of Food Safety & Inspection of NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. The license number is #607764. The business location is at 35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453, in the county of BRONX. The operation type is Store. The establishment types of the store are A - Store, C - Food Manufacturer.

Retail Food Store Information

License Number607764
Entity NameWEST EAST FOOD CORP
DBA NameASSOCIATED
Address35 Richman Plaza
Bronx
NY 10453
CountyBRONX
Operation TypeStore
Establishment TypeA - Store
C - Food Manufacturer
Square Footage20000

Food Safety Inspections

Inspection DateGradeAddressDeficiency Number
2025-11-18C35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 1045310A 12B 15A 11C 15D 15F 09A 12C 14B 15C 10C 04F 09D 10B
Deficiency Description: 10A - Exterior emergency exit door in the trash compactor area is noted to exhibit spaces greater than 1/4 inch at bottom.- Exterior parking exit door in the basement food storage area is noted not properly screened.
12B - Containers of store packaged sliced fruits, mixed fruit and vegetable salads are noted improperly identified and lack labels. Product removed from produce open display cooler in the retail area to be relabeled.
15A - Meat bandsaw is noted to have a moderate build-up of dried food residue on food contact surfaces.
11C - Food workers are observed drinking beverage in the meat processing area.
15D - Thermometers are not provided in the walk-in coolers of the meat and produce preparation areas.
15F - Coffee and seasoning retail area shelves are noted soiled and have a buildup of flaking rust.
09A - Handwash facility in deli food preparation area is observed to lack hand washing sign.
12C - Bulk mexican pan bread display in the retail area is noted not properly labeled and l
2025-08-07C35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 1045303D 04A 04F 04H 15C 12A 15D 10C 13B 15A 10B 09D 14B 10A
Deficiency Description: 03D - Handwash sink in the deli food preparation and meat preparation lacks water.
04A - Blades of the meat tenderizer has heavy dried meat residues on food contact surfaces. Employee instructed to clean and sanitize equipment before use. - The meat bandsaw is not being cleaned and sanitized in proper intervals, which is evident by heavy dried meat residues on the blade cleaner and top wheel. Employee instructed to dismantle, clean, and sanitize equipment before use. - The sandwich preparation board in the deli food preparation area has heavy dried food stains on food contact surfaces. Employee instructed to clean and sanitize board and turn to clean side.
04F - 10-15 live flies are noted in establishment with 3-5 noted landing on food contact surfaces of the deli slicer in the deli food preparation area. - 30-50 fresh appearing rat droppings are noted on floor in area where unused air conditioning vent in rear storage and trash compactor area.
04H - Equipment cleaning or sanitizing facilities for de
2024-09-10A35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453
2024-06-05A35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453
2023-11-24C35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 1045310A 09G 09C 04E 09A 04F 09D 15D 10B 10C 14B 12B 12A 11C 13B
Deficiency Description: 10A Exterior loading gate at trash compactor area exhibit spaces greater than 1/4 inch at bottom.Exterior exit door leading to the garage in the basement area has spaces greater than 1/4 inch. Spaces are creating a likely pest entrance.
09G Proper sanitizer test devices are not available in produce preparation area.
09C Restroom facility lacks self-closing door.
04E - Meat bandsaw is noted to have broken handle, which is does not allow worker to fully dismantle equipment, contributing to improper cleaning and sanitizing of food contact surfaces as follows: The upper wheel and blade cleaners are observed to have heavy dried food residues on food contact surfaces. Employee is instructed to clean and properly sanitize machine before use and President is instructed to make necessary repairs as soon as possible.
09A Handwash facility in meat preparation area is observed to lack hand washing sign.Handwash facility in women's toilet room is observed to have unclean surfaces.
04F 40-50 fresh rat droppi
2022-07-25A35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453
2022-05-19C35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 1045315F 16A 15C 16D 12B 12A 02D 09A 09C 09D 09E 04H 15A 04A 04E 10C
Deficiency Description: 15F - Shelves in the retail area are noted to have build up of flaking rust. - Shelves in the meat display refrigeration unit in the customer retail area are noted with build up of flaking rust
16A - Chemical products (air freshener, Comet cleaner) are noted improperly stored intermingled with condiments above the deli processing area in the deli preparation area.
15C - Surfaces inside microwave in the deli preparation area have moderate build up of rust. - The walk-in freezer in the basement storage area is noted improperly maintained as evidenced by open, spilled products on floor. - Bottom panel of deli display cooler in the retail area is noted with moderate accumulation of old food residues and debris. - The customer retail freezer in the rear of the retail area is noted to have temperature at 42°F. Management informed and repair person called.
16D - The morgue return area in the walk-in dairy cooler is not adequately identified or segregated.
12B - Store repacked food items (e.g. cut fruit,
2021-11-01C35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 1045302D 02A 09A 04A 04F 04H 15F 15C 14B 09D 09E 10A 10C
Deficiency Description: 02D - 3 pounds of raw chicken legs was observed decomposed as evidenced by putrid odor and discoloration inside retail display refrigerator in customer retail area. 3 pounds of said food product was destroyed under signed waiver during inspection.
02A - 0.5 pound of assorted chocolate candies in customer retail area were found to be rodent defiled with gnaw marks and urine stains. Product destroyed under signed waiver during inspection.
09A - Handwash facility in rear meat processing area is observed lacking sanitary drying device and hand washing sign.
04A - Meat grinder in rear meat processing area has extensive accumulation of dark grime across food contact surfaces. Equipment properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
04F - 30-40 fresh appearing mouse droppings are present on food display shelf in customer retail area. - 20-50 fresh appearing mouse droppings are present on floor below potato chips in customer retail area.
04H - Equipment cleaning or sanitizing facilities for rear mea
2021-06-01A35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453
2021-03-17B35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 1045315C 16D 16A 15D 14B 14A 15F 04A 04E 09D 10C
Deficiency Description: 15C - Bottom panel of dairy display refrigerator exhibits moderate accumulation of old food particles and debris. - Ceramic floor tiles in rear meat processing area were observed worn and in disrepair. - Multiple knives were observed stored between dirty wall and food preparation table in rear meat processing area.
16D - Morgue return area inside basement walk-in freezer is not adequately identified or segregated.
16A - Rodenticide is improperly stored as follows: Product is spilled onto floor in basement food storage area.
15D - Thermometer is not provided inside dairy walk-in refrigerator. Ambient air temperature assessed at 40*F at time of inspection.
14B - 11-20 dead flies were observed stuck on fly strip hanging from ceiling in rear produce preparation area.
14A - 5-10 old appearing rat droppings are present along floor wall junctions in basement food storage area. - 5-10 old appearing mouse droppings are present below gondolas in customer retail area.
15F - Shelves in customer retail a
2021-01-27B35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 1045304A 04E 09G 10C 09D 10D 14A 16D 15F 15C 15B 15A 14B
Deficiency Description: 04A - Band saw in rear meat processing area has extensive buildup of dark, dried food residues across food contact surfaces. Equipment properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection. - Industrial meat grinder in rear meat processing area has extensive accumulation of dark grime across food contact surfaces. Equipment properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
04E - Plastic cutting board in rear produce processing area has extensive deep knife scores, containing imbedded/dark matter, across food contact surfaces. Equipment removed from service during inspection.
09G - Proper sanitizer test devices are not available in meat processing area.
10C - Floor in deli food preparation area exhibits moderate accumulation of old food particles and debris. - Ceramic floor tiles in rear meat processing area were observed broken and in disrepair. - Ceiling in customer retail area was observed with water stains.
09D - The refrigeration condensate pipes inside produce walk-in refrigerator is improper
2020-11-13C35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 1045314A 15C 04E 04A 10C 15A
Deficiency Description: 14A - 10-20 old appearing rat droppings are present along floor wall junction in basement food storage area.
15C - Bottom panel of dairy display refrigerator exhibits moderate accumulation of old food particles and debris. - Ceramic floor tiles in rear meat processing area were observed worn and in disrepair.
04E - Meat tenderizer in rear meat processing area was observed with dented and frayed metal teeth that are likely to contribute to food contamination as follows: said frayed metal teeth/blades can become dislodged and end up imbedded in raw meat product. Equipment removed from service during inspection.
04A - Plastic cutting board in rear meat processing area was observed with extensive deep knife scores, containing imbedded/dark matter, across food contact surfaces. Equipment was not removed from service during inspection.
10C - Floor in deli food preparation area exhibits moderate accumulation of old food particles and debris. - Ceiling in customer retail area was observed with water
2020-09-28A35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453
2020-07-08B35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 1045304E 04A 02D 09G 15C 11B 10D 10B 09D 11C 14B 15F 09A 06B 10C
Deficiency Description: 04E - Plastic cutting board in rear meat processing area has extensive deep knife scores, containing imbedded/dark matter, across food contact surfaces. Equipment removed from service during inspection.- Meat tenderizer in rear meat processing area was observed with frayed metal combs and twisted cutting blades. Equipment removed from service during inspection.
04A - Band saw in rear meat processing area has accumulation of dried food residues on food contact surfaces. Equipment properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
02D - 7 pounds of chicken salami and 5 pounds of raw chicken livers in retail display refrigerator were observed decomposed as evidenced by putrid odor, discoloration, and white mold growth. 12 pounds of said food products were destroyed under signed waiver during inspection.
09G - Proper sanitizer test devices are not available in the establishment.
15C - Bottom panel of dairy display refrigerator exhibits moderate accumulation of old food particles and debris. - Cera
2018-05-01A35 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453

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Location Information

Street Address 35 RICHMAN PLAZA
CityBRONX
StateNY
Zip Code10453

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This dataset includes 30 thousand retail food stores licensed by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. This license applies to any retail food store within New York where food and food products are offered to the consumer and intended for off-premises consumption and conducts no food processing. This includes stores that sell fluid milk, shell eggs, and refrigerated meats. Each business entity is registered with license number, entity name, business name, location, etc.