Kwik Trip #296

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 26, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Observed no air gap provided on countertop ice machine. Instructed PIC to get an air gap for ice machine. PIC stated they will get an air gap on it.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed large pizza cutter stored on metal rack next to oven and observed large food storage container on drying rack are visibly soiled. Dicscussed with PIC and PIC stated they store clean and not in use pizza cutters on rack next to ovens. Informed PIC of pizza cutter and containers. PIC took large pizza cutter and large food storage container to W/R/S

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed no single-use toweling available at 1 of 2 employee handwashing sink for hand drying located in kitchen. Informed PIC and PIC refilled paper towel dispensor.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Observed containers of cooked whole chicken made on 2/23/26 and containers of chicken tenders made on 2/25/26 on top shelf in the walk in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will get them covered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Observed both handwashing sinks in kitchen and 3 compartment sink inkitchenis fixed in place and not easily movable to allow for cleaning. Observed caulk is coming off these areas. Instructed PIC to re caulk these areas. PIC stated they will get a work order in.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the inside of auto sham, inside both shelf of both prep coolers in kitchen and gaskets of those coolers, the inside of bottom shelf of both 1 door freezers and outside, outside of fryer unit and fryer hood, shelfs of prep tables, wall shelfs, outside and top of ovens, inside both cold brew machines, both both parts of soda founatina machien.ice bin that are in the cabinets below, wheels of all equipment in kitchen, and containers that house utensils are not cleaned on a frequent basis and have accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of these areas. PIC stated they will get these areas cleaned.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Observed evidence of small flies by the condiment/topping cooler. Observed small flies flying around in this area. Informed PIC and PIC is aware and is actively treating and will obtain more traps.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Observed the floors in both walk in coolers, floors in kitchen under equipment such as coolers, ovens, fryer and prep tables, and floors in dry storage room/ mop sink room have accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of these areas. PIC stated they will get these areas cleaned.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

2. Feb 21, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after touching and adjusting glasses on face. Employee proceeded to use clean tongs to prepare chicken. Instructed employee to wash their hands. Employee then discarded gloves. Wash their hands and don a new pair of gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     One of two handwashing sink observed to be blocked by garbage can during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Instructed employee to move garbage can to allow access to the handfwashing sink. Employee then moved garbage can.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Observed containers of donuts are stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will have an employee move the containers of donuts off the floor.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Observed can opener in the kitchen is corroding and pain is chipping off. Instructed Person In Charge to repair or replace can open. PIC stated they will place a work order in to repair the can opener. Observed labels on paper towel dispensor in womens and mens restroom are coming off and damage. Instructed PIC to repair or repair labels on paper towel dispensors. PIC stated they will get a work order in.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed shelfs in the kitchen, soup station, outside and inside portions of kitchen coolers, topping/condiment station, inside cold brew machine, and underneath parts of the soda machine station in the cabinets are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Observed accumulation of debris on these areas. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency. PIC will have an employee clean those areas.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed one of two handwashing sink faucets is not maintained in good repair and leaks excessively when in use. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will place a work order in.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     Floor and wall juncture in kitchen area are damaged, chipping and sealant is coming off of coving. Instructed PIC to repair the coving. PIC stated they will request a work order to repair the coving.

     Correction: Provide base coving.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Observed the floors in the kitchen underneath equipment has accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequnecy. PIC will have an employee clena the floors in the kitchen.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Observed retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Instructed PIC to post the retail food establishment permit in a public area. PIC stated they will post the retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

3. Jan 11, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after sanitizing food contact surfaces with sanitizer cloth. Employee discarded gloves and donned gloves without washing hands. Employee asked to discard gloves and wash hands. Employee observed washing hands and donning new gloves. Review with manager. Manager stated a refresher of training on when to wash will take place with kitchen prep food service employees.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Container of cooked chicken in the walk in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered. Chicken was past the cooling process. Discussed with manager. Deli paper policy will be reviewed with staff.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Dish machine is not maintained in good repair. Dish machine was not operational. Manager had placed a service request in for repair.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Wire utensils observed between the wall and grate in the kitchen. Staff moved the utensils to the warewashing.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)