Buoys
402 SOUTH LAKE 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
- LWET-DHZQY5
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 448-1053
- Official record
- Kenosha County Division of Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jun 27, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 7 core
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
Observed no air gap provided on ice machine located in back and ice bin located in the bar. Observed the pipes go right into drain. Instructed owner to provide air gaps on ice bin and ice machine.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY
Observed metal pans have pits and scorn marks. Observed colored coating coming off of metal knife. Instructed owner to repair or repair equipment and utensils. Owner stated they will replace them.
Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.
Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Observed 3 knives and a spoon stored on wall near fryer are visibly soiled. Informed owner. Owner removed soiled utensils and wash rinse and sanitized them.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
Observed soap not available at food employee handwashing sink located at bar. Informed owner and stated they will get handsoap for the bar handwashing sink.
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
Observed there is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Owner stated they have taken the course and only need to pass the exam to get their certification. Owner stated they are taking the exam on 6/30/2025.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 30 days.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Observed metal shelfs in walk in cooler has signs of corrosion. Owner has plans to replace shelves. Observed paint coming off metal prep table legs. Owner has plans repaint or replace. Observed tape on the door handle of walk in cooler. Owner stated he will replace broken handle.
Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Code 4-101.19
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
Observed inside of the 2 door prep cooler, walk in cooler, microwave, outside of fryer unit and metal shelfs are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Observed accumulation of debris on these area. Instructed owner to increase cleaning frequency of these areas. Owner stated they will clean those areas.
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
Observed the faucet on 4 compartment sink is leaking. Instructed owner to repair faucet. Owner stated they will repair faucet.
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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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
Observed several walls in the kitchen with chipping paint. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen and 3 compartment sink in warewashing areas are not sealed to the wall. Observed coving in kitchen and bar are not sealed to the wall. Owner stated they will repair those areas.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
Lights located in grill/fryer area are not shatter resistant or shielded. Instructed owner to have shielding or shatter resistant bulbs. Owner stated they will get a cover.
Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.
Code 6-202.11
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Not serious
Core
INTENSITY - LIGHTING
The light intensity in the fryer/grill is less than [10/20/50] foot candles. Observed one of two light bulbs are out. Owner is aware and will replace the light bulb.
Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.
Code 6-303.11
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Serious
Priority
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.