Donovan's Reef
611 RINK AVE, Twin Lakes, WI 53181 · Kenosha County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Kenosha County Division of Health
- License / ID
- NFRY-8XQ3RN
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 877-3321
- Official record
- Kenosha County Division of Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 27, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Observed multiple food prep surfaces in the kitchen visibly soiled. Food prep tables and fryers were visibly soiled with accumulation of food debris. I informed the PIC that food contact surfaces must be mainted in clean condition.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
HAND DRYING PROVISION
Observed no single-use toweling or other approved devices at the bar area handwashing sink and bar 4-comp sink that is also used for handwashing at times. I informed the PIC that single-use toweling or other approved devices are required for hand drying at employee handwashing sinks to facilitate proper handwashing.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Observed CH shrimp pasta in the Atosa 1dr prep cooler in a metal food container covered by plastic shopping bag. I informed the PIC that foods should be covered by covers that do not introduce cross-contamination. The PIC informed that the food in that container is from an employee who makes food part-time in the establishment. I informed the PIC to inform that employee to cease covering food like that and to use approved covering methods.
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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - WARMEST PART OF UNIT
Observed the Atosa 1dr prep cooler and the Titan 2dr prep cooler missing thermometers placed inside the coolers. Both coolers had digital thermometers on the outside of the units, but none placed inside the units. I informed the PIC that the coolers would need thermometers placed in the warmest parts of the unit. The PIC stated they used to have some and they would replace them soon.
Correction: Reposition thermometer so that it is located in the warmest part of the refrigeration unit.
Code 4-204.112 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Observed the exterior and interior of multiple coolers and freezers in the kitchen area, storage shelves, and floors soiled with debris and other buildup. I informed the PIC that all non-food contact surfaces should be cleaned more frequently to be kept free of accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
Observed the back door in the kitchen with visible light coming through the bottom of the door. The door did have a metal screen door between the kitchen and the exterior door. I informed the PIC that the back door would need to be repaired to be more tight-fitting to help prevent the entrance of insects or rodents. The PIC informed they have maintenance coming soon for the whole motel and bar to check on things and they would inform the maintenance to repair the door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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May 20, 2026 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Observed multiple food prep surfaces in the kitchen visibly soiled. Food prep tables and fryers were visibly soiled with accumulation of food debris. I informed the PIC that food contact surfaces must be mainted in clean condition.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Observed handwashing sink in kitchen area not in working condition. Observed the sink heavily leaking while in-use and unable to be used to wash hands. I informed the PIC that a handwashing sink must be kept in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. The PIC informed that they were unaware it was inoperable to that extent and that the employees who use the kitchen must have been using the 3-comp sink to wash their hands. The PIC informed they would have the handwashing sink fixed quickly. After discussing the WRS procedures and use of the 3-comp sink, the PIC informed that kitchen staff have adequate utensils to to sustain their food prep until they can start their WRS procedures after. After some discussion with my supervisor, the PIC was informed they have 72hrs to repair the kitchen handwashing sink to working order and they are being provided a reinspection notice. The kitchen staff can utilize the 3-comp sink wash section to wash their hands while prepping food and once needed for WRS procedures, they must sanitize the sink and proceed with WRS of their utensils.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
Observed no single-use toweling or other approved devices at the bar area handwashing sink and bar 4-comp sink that is also used for handwashing at times. I informed the PIC that single-use toweling or other approved devices are required for hand drying at employee handwashing sinks to facilitate proper handwashing.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Observed CH shrimp pasta in the Atosa 1dr prep cooler in a metal food container covered by plastic shopping bag. I informed the PIC that foods should be covered by covers that do not introduce cross-contamination. The PIC informed that the food in that container is from an employee who makes food part-time in the establishment. I informed the PIC to inform that employee to cease covering food like that and to use approved covering methods.
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)
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Not serious
Core
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - WARMEST PART OF UNIT
Observed the Atosa 1dr prep cooler and the Titan 2dr prep cooler missing thermometers placed inside the coolers. Both coolers had digital thermometers on the outside of the units, but none placed inside the units. I informed the PIC that the coolers would need thermometers placed in the warmest parts of the unit. The PIC stated they used to have some and they would replace them soon.
Correction: Reposition thermometer so that it is located in the warmest part of the refrigeration unit.
Code 4-204.112 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Observed the exterior and interior of multiple coolers and freezers in the kitchen area, storage shelves, and floors soiled with debris and other buildup. I informed the PIC that all non-food contact surfaces should be cleaned more frequently to be kept free of accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
Observed the back door in the kitchen with visible light coming through the bottom of the door. The door did have a metal screen door between the kitchen and the exterior door. I informed the PIC that the back door would need to be repaired to be more tight-fitting to help prevent the entrance of insects or rodents. The PIC informed they have maintenance coming soon for the whole motel and bar to check on things and they would inform the maintenance to repair the door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 21, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 6 core
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED
Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at the mop sink hose bib. Observed the the mop sink to be missing a back siphon preventer on the hose bib. Instructed PIC to repair/ replace missing back siphon preventer.
Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.
Code 5-203.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Facility does not have a kit or established kit and policy to address vomiting and diahrrheal events.
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Knivers stored on clean rack are visibly soiled. Cutting boards are all soiled in dirty condition. Instructed PIC to ensure these areas are cleaned on a routine basis after use to prevent soiled accumulation.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Both Bar and Kitchen Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Both handsinks are without proper supplies for handwashing. PIC to replace all items now.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Observed Sliced Tomatos in prep cooler in contact with grocery bags. Food must be protected from contamination sources.
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)
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Pizza slicer, large pizza cutter, knives, were all improperly stored on soiled shelves, behind fixtures between fixture and wall, dirty knives stored on rack. Instructed PIC to place all of these items into warewashing for cleaning.
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
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
Cutting boards located in kitchen is in damaged deep scoring condition. Repair or replace damaged cutting boards.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY - SOIL ACCUMULATIONS
Pizza dough maker not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil residue. Observed accumulated soiled conditions on the exterior of the pizza dough maker.
Correction: Clean equipment at a frequency to preclude soil accumulation or clean equipment every 4 hours.
Code 4-602.11 (D) (5)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The coolers throughtout the facility are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Observed every cooler throughout facility to have soiled conditions both on exterior and interior surfaces. Instructed PIC to add these areas to routine cleaning.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The kitchen handwashing sink is not maintained in good repair. Observed the Handsink to have disconnected drain plumbing pouring all water onto the floor. Instructed PIC to repair or replace damaged plumbing.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 14, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
Soap or Paper Towels not available at food employee handwashing sink. Barb stated she would replenish the supplies now.
Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.11
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Current CFPM Expired. Barb stated she would obtain her CFPM within 90days.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 Days.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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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.