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Packer Inn

924 S COGSWELL DR, Silver Lake, WI 53170 · Kenosha County

12cited violations
2serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Kenosha County Division of Health
License / ID
MMEK-CKRJSC
Status
Permitted
Phone
(847) 909-5883
Official record
Kenosha County Division of Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026152
2025140
2023130

Inspections

  1. Apr 8, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Observed preposition containers of coleslaw and containers of tartar sauce in 2 door cooler located in prep room has exceeded its date mark. Observed date was marked 3/31/2026. Informed owner and owner discarded containers of coleslaw and tartar.

      Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      Observed no air gap provided on ice bins and soda gun line located at bar. Observed no backflow preventor on hose bib in basment. Instructed owner to provide air gap one these locations and provide a back flow preventor device on hose bib in basment.

      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 can opener on table and large spoon on hanging rack are visibly soiled. Informed owner and owner placed can opener and large spoon into 3 compartment to be wash rinsed and sanitized.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Observed soap not available at food employee handwashing sink located at bar. Also observed not paper towel. Instructed owner to have soap and paper towel at bar handwashing sink. Owner stated they will get soap and paper towel.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Observed spray bottles of degreaser and spray bottle of bleach water are not labeled with common name of product. Instructed owner to label spray bottles. Onwer stated they will label the spray bottles.

      Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

      Code 7-102.11

  2. Jan 17, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Observed Prep room handsink to not have hot water due to faulty handle that is stripped out. PIC contacted plumber to come fix it immediately. Plumber arrived and assessed while still preforming inspection.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The Cooler walls and floors is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Multiple coolers have soiled conditions. PIC stated they would begin cleaning immediately.

      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

      The main drain line throughout the kitchen plumbing system is is not maintained in good repair. Observed leaking plumbing in the basement from the main drain line from the kitchen drain system. PIC contacted a plumber immediately.

      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

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The floors in the bar area are seperating or missing. PIC indicated that they have additional replacement flooring and will resolve the issue.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

  3. Oct 30, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing.

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING MACHINES - AUTOMATIC DISPENSING OF DETERGENT AND SANITIZERS

      The warewashing machine does not dispense detergent or sanitizer automatically.

      Correction: Repair or replace the warewashing machine. Warewashing machines shall automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers.

      Code 4-204.117 (A)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Butcher Knife was improperly stored in Cardboard Sleeve.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

      Code 3-304.12

Source: Kenosha County Division of Health. History last read Oct 11, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.