7 Brew Coffee

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Inspections

1. Apr 16, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 5 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after touching their face and body. Informed PIC that employees must wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. The PIC stated they will reeducate the employees and let everyone know.

     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 - COLD HOLDING

     Observed "smoothmix" dairy milk taken out of cooler during inspection and left out for an extended period of time. I asked an employee and the PIC how long these products are left on the counter for and they informed usually no longer than 10 minutes during their busy times. The milk temped at 46 F. I informed the PIC to place the milk back into the cooler and to use another that was new and had been in the cooler and that TCS products have to be kept at or below 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 Corrected on site

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

     Observed the quat sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and was at 150 PPM. The manufacturer label states a minimum 200 PPM. I informed the PIC of the low sanitizer concentration and the PIC added more sanitizer to the 3 compartment sink which then measured 200 PPM.

     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 Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. I informed the PIC that a sanitizer test kit will be needed at the establishment to test the sanitizer's concentration regularly.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed the handwashing sink in the drink prep area had no paper towels stocked. I informed the PIC and the PIC restocked the handwashing sink's paper towels and corrected during the inspection.

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

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     Establishment has CFPM posted. The PIC and the store manager via phone informed that the listed CFPM is the franchise owner and they own multiple establishments where they are the CFPM of those establishments as well. I informed the store manager via phone that the food establishment must have dedicated CFPM that is not shared between other food establishments. The establishment has 90 days to obtain a CFPM and was issued a conditional license agreement.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days 7/15/2026.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Observed multiple employees wearing jewelry and/or smart watches on their wrists and non-plain rings on their hands when working with food. I informed the PIC and the PIC stated they would inform the employees that they were allowed to only wear a plain ring such as a wedding band when working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Observed non-dairy milks in the 2-door under counter cooler and dairy milks in the 2-door under counter cooler, and non-dairy milks and dairy milks, and smoothie mix in the 2-door upright cooler without their lids and uncovered. Informed PIC that all foods not cooling shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination.

     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 Repeat Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Observed cloths used for sanitizing and wiping the counters on the prepline stored directly on the counter between uses and not in the sanitizing bucket. I informed an employee to place the cloths back into the sanitizer and I informed the PIC that sanitizing cloths must be kept in sanitizing solution between uses.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Observed the 3 compartment sink is missing some caulking to adjoin it to the wall. I informed the PIC that the 3 compartment sink and all fixed in place equipment needs to be sealed to adjoin it to the wall to allow for easier cleaning.

     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

2. Nov 26, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 7 priority foundation, 7 core
   • Serious Priority

     HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

     Employee oberved washing hands and utilizing a laundered cloth towel to dry hands and procedured to place cloth towel in their pocket.

     Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques.

     Code 2-301.12 (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after emptying garbage cans and picking garbage off the floor. Observed employee removing garbage bags and replacing garbage bags. Afterwards, employee observed stocking the cooler without handwashing. Informed PIC of observation. PIC provided education to staff regarding handwashing after handling garbage. Employee washed their hands.

     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

     PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment. PIC was asked questions in regards to sanitizer buckets. PIC stated she wasn't aware of the requirement or how to set-up sanitizer buckets. PIC is not aware the need for test strips for sanitizer. PIC was not able to locate test strips. Instructed PIC to provide test strips for sanitizer. PIC will speak to Manager who will provide test strips for sanitizer.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..

     Code 2-103.11 (K)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WHERE TO WASH

     Employee observed washing hands in an unapproved sink. Observed employee washing hands in warewashing sink. Spoke with PIC regarding violation. PIC mentioned not being aware hands could not be washed in warewashing sink. Instructed PIC to ensure employees wash their hands only in the approved handwashing sink. PIC will provide education to employees regarding where to wash hands.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.

     Code 2-301.15

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     PIC was not aware of vomitus/diarrheal cleanup procedure. PIC was not aware of existance or location of vomit clean up kit at the facility. PIC given the WI DATCP vomit diarreal fact sheets. Instructed PIC to obtain or locate the supplies needed to cleanup an incident. Recommended fact sheet be posted for staff. PIC will speak to Manager about procedure and supplies.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     No time as a public health control plan is available for review. Process of storing in use milk on counter for length of time without temperature control observed. No procedure to utilize time as public health control. PIC not aware of how long milk remains out of temperature control. PIC not aware of marking to record time. PIC not aware that if four hours is exceeed that milk would need to be discarded. PIC discard milk in container. Discussed with PIC that option to put in place a plan and procedures for time as a public health control.

     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

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A QUAT test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. No test method is available for measuring concentration of sanitizer. Instructed PIC to provide test strips for sanitizer. PIC will speak to Manager.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Handwashing sink is unavailable for proper handwashing. Handwashing sink on prep line is blocked by boxes and containers. Instructed PIC to have boxes and containers moved. PIC moved items away from handwashig sink allowing unblocked access to sink.

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

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying. Observed empty paper towel dispenser at handwasihng sink in prepline area. Instructed PIC to replenish paper towels in dispenser. PIC provided paper towel in dispenser.

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

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     PIC was unsure of the CFPM's name. PIC did believe there was a CFPM for the location. There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Non-dairy milk in the coolers were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered. Non-dairy milk cartons in prepline coolers are uncapped. Instructed PIC to provide cap for all cartons. PIC will provide cover for cartons in coolers.

     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

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on prepline counter. Observed in-use rags stored on prepline. Instructed PIC to place all in-use rags in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - RINSING PROCEDURES

     Utensils and containers improperly rinsed after cleaning. Observed employee washing utensils and dipping them in sanitizer solution without rinsing. PIC stated not being aware of rinsing step before sanitizing. Instructed PIC of proper warewashing method. PIC received flyer for 3-comp sink set up.

     Correction: Equipment and utensils shall be rinsed after washing in the rinse compartment of a 3-compartment sink, in a warewashing machine rinse cycle or rinsed as approved in an alternative warewashing plan.

     Code 4-603.16

   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

     The outside garbage storage area was littered with trash and cardboard. Full garbage bags were observed stored in open cart. Discontinue practice of storing garbage in open container outside.

     Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.

     Code 5-501.115

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Wet mops heads observed stored in service sink (mop sink). Reviewed with PIC at end of inspection. PIC stated she would move the mops to allow air drying.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Did not observe permit anywhere in establishment. PIC was not aware of location of permit. Instructed PIC to obtain permit and post it in an area visible to the public. PIC will post permit.

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

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

3. May 17, 2024 Pre-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.