Blak Coffee Kenosha

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Inspections

1. Sep 10, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

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

     Observed wiping cloths used for wiping counters and equipment stored on the counter, dry, and not in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Discussing with the PIC, the PIC was informed that wiping cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in sanitizing solutions in between uses. The PIC stated they will obtain sanitizer containers for cloths.

     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 Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed non-food contact surfaces like syrup storage shelves, backsplash behind drink making equipment, interior of cooler, and 1Dr Chest freezer seal have encrusted accumulations of soil residue. Discussed with the PIC the possibility of creating or increasing a cleaning schedule for non-food contact surfaces.

     Correction: Create, implement, and follow a schedule for cleaning non-food contact surfaces that helps preclude accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

2. Sep 4, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed milk held at ambient temperature on the counter and measured at 60F. The PIC informed the milk was possibly on the counter for approx. 10-15min. The milk was placed back into the cooler to observe if it could cool quickly during the inspection and the milk measured at 58F approx. 20min later. Discussing with the PIC, the PIC agreed to discard the milk and replace with an unopened milk that was in the cooler. The PIC was informed to try and keep milk in the cooler when possible and not in-use when making drinks.

     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

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

     Upon inspection, PIC informed the establishment had just ran out of chlorine bleach sanitizer this morning. Discussing with the PIC, the PIC informed they had more sanitizer getting delivered today. Discussing with the PIC, the PIC informed the establishment has enough utensils and equipment to switch utensils and equipment every 4hrs from open to close today to not need to wash rinse and sanitize in-use utensils and equipment until the sanitizer arrives. The PIC also informed the establishment does not have sanitizer test strips available. The PIC informed the establishment uses chlorine bleach sanitizer. The PIC was informed th obtain chlorine test strips, to follow the chlorine bleach manufacturer's instructions for sanitizing food surfaces, and to obtain test strips to properly test the sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Switch out in-use utensils and equipment every 4hrs with clean utensils and equipment today 09/04/2026 until sanitizer is obtained today. After sanitizer is obtained, utensils and equipment are to be washed rinsed and sanitized and routinely washed rinsed and sanitized.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Observed comet, toilet cleaner, and spray glass cleaner stored above or next to equipment used for drink prep in the dry storage in the back storage area. Informed the PIC that toxic materials, like cleaning products will need to be stored below or away from food, equipment, and single service items. The PIC moved the cleaning products.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

     Discussing with the PIC what they used to clean/wipe the counters since they do not currently have a sanitizing bucket/spray onsite, the PIC informed they use a bottle of spray which was a green liquid in an unlabled bottle. The PIC informed the spray was Fabuloso cleaner. The PIC was informed Fabuloso was not safe and allowed for food contact surfaces and would need to be discontinued immediately.

     Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Discontinue used of unapproved cleaners, like Fabuloso and use only approved sanitizers/cleaners for food contact surfaces.

     Code 7-204.11

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Observed in-use mixing spoons stored in a cup of water temped at 126F. The PIC informed the water is used to dip/rinse the spoons after mixing drinks. The PIC was informed that in-use utensils like the mixing spoons must be stored either in a running water dipper well or a container of water greater than 135F with the handle extended and/or on a clean surface. The PIC removed the spoons.

     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 Core

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

     Observed wiping cloths used for wiping counters and equipment stored on the counter, dry, and not in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Discussing with the PIC, the PIC was informed that wiping cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in sanitizing solutions in between uses. The PIC stated they will obtain sanitizer containers for cloths.

     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

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Observed the 1Dr Undercounter Cooler is not equiped with an integral or permanently affixed thermometer or temperature measuring device. The PIC was informed that the cooler will need a thermometer placed in the warmest part of the unit to ensure it is maintaing proper cooling for TCS items in the cooler.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device in the 1Dr Undercounter Cooler

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed non-food contact surfaces like syrup storage shelves, backsplash behind drink making equipment, interior of cooler, and 1Dr Chest freezer seal have encrusted accumulations of soil residue. Discussed with the PIC the possibility of creating or increasing a cleaning schedule for non-food contact surfaces.

     Correction: Create, implement, and follow a schedule for cleaning non-food contact surfaces that helps preclude accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

3. Oct 6, 2025 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Sep 5, 2024 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Given 90 days to comply.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

5. Jan 23, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be full of dishes and misc. items during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Corrected on site and provided proper education.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)