Packer Inn
924 S COGSWELL DR, Silver Lake, WI 53170 · Kenosha County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
-
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
-
Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
-
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
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
-
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
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.