Aurora Medical Center-kenosha

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Inspections

1. Oct 22, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed sliced Turkey in 4 drawer cooler is cold held at 45°F. Informed PIC. PIC stated turkey was placed into 4 drawer cooler less than 2 hours. PIC moved the sliced turkey into cooler and cooled it to 41F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Observed a few sanitizer buckets in kitchen and serviceline of J-512 TM/MC sanitizer (Quat) is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 100 PPM. Observed buckets are used to wipe down food contact surfaces. Informed PIC and PIC discarded buckets and refilled at 300ppm.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

2. Feb 18, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after touching face with their hands. Employee proceeded to grab clean dishes. Instructed employee to wahs their hands. Employee discarded gloves, washed 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

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Observed steak in steam table is hot held at 85°F. Informed PIC and PIC then discarded steak.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Observed 3 buckets of quat sanitizer are not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is less than 150 PPM. Informed Person In Charge. PIC took side by side sanitizer concentration test of sanitizer buckets and got the same level. PIC discarded sanitizer and refilled bukcets and got 300ppm.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS

     Observed no time as a public health control plan is available for review or processes were observed that indicate a food was not properly prepared before using time as a public health control. Took temperature of slice tomatoes in ice holding unit and got 45F. Took temperature of cubed cooked chicken on salad bar cooler and got 45F. Informed PIC. PIC stated they use Time as a Public Health Control and discard all food in salad bar and ice holding units after lunch service.Estbalishment did not have TAPHC plan only temperature log plan. PIC then created a TAPHC. TAPHC will need to be reviewed with the Kenosha County Public Health.

     Correction: Food item out of temperature control or improperly prepared that is considered unsafe shall be discarded. Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority.

     Code 3-501.19 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed spatulas in container in the kitchen are visibly soiled. Observed ice scooper in container on the ice machine is visibly soiled. Informed PIC. PIC had employee wash rinse and sanitize the spatulas and ice scooper.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Observed handwashing sink observed to be block with garbage can during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Informed PIC. PIC removed 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

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed 1 of the prep sink faucets in back of kitchen is not maintained in good repair and leak. Instructed PIC to repair leaking facuet of the prep sink. 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

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor tiles in the front and back of kitchen, the doors that lead from the front of kitchen into the back of kitchen, and the walk in cooler door are damaged, cracking and chipping. Intructed PIC to repair these affected areas. PIC stated they will place a work order in.

     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 Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     Observed the light intensity above retail dry storage and 2 door oven is less than [10/20/50] foot candles. Observed one of two light bulbs is out. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will place a work order in.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Observed retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Informed PIC. PIC then posted 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. Dec 13, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.