Northwoods Cafe & Coffee House
125 W WISCONSIN AVE, Tomahawk, WI 54487 · Lincoln County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Lincoln County Health Department
- License / ID
- MMAI-CPRTBK
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (815) 979-4828
- Official record
- Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
-
Jan 30, 2026 Routine · 2 core
-
Not serious
Core
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
-
Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
There is a gap between the two doors for rear exit which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.
Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)
-
Not serious
Core
-
Jan 28, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
-
Jan 23, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 4 core
-
Serious
Priority
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after changing tasks.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated and inbetween tasks.
Code 2-301.14
-
Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk-in cooler. CDI - eggs moved to bottom shelf.
Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES
Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees. Employees have not signed the reporting agreement.
Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Have employees sign the reporting agreement.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)
-
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.
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
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is present, but foods that can be served undercooked are not marked with an asterick.
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
Code 3-603.11 (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)
-
Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
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
Corrected on site
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor throughout back of the restaurant. CDI - all single-use items moved and located at least 6 inches off the floor.
Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.
Code 4-903.12
-
Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The espresso machine is leaking per the operator. Towel wrapped around leaking backflow device on utility sink.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
-
Serious
Priority
-
May 10, 2023 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK
There is no service sink provided in food establishment.
Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.
Code 5-203.13
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
MECHANICAL - VENTILATION
The hood ventilation Ansul has not been inspected within the last year.
Correction: Have unit inspected to ensure system is properly functioning. Send picture of inspection tage upon completion to michael.mandli@co.lincoln.wi.us.
Code 6-304.11
-
Not serious
Core
Repeat
-
May 3, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING MACHINE - HIGH TEMPERATURE - WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE
The high temperature dishmachine requires additional installation before it can be used.
Correction: Finish electrical installation of dish machine.
Code 4-501.110 (A)
-
Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK
There is no service sink provided in food establishment.
Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.
Code 5-203.13
-
Not serious
Core
MECHANICAL - VENTILATION
The hood ventilation Ansul has not been inspected within the last year.
Correction: Have unit inspected to ensure system is properly functioning. Send picture of inspection tage upon completion to michael.mandli@co.lincoln.wi.us.
Code 6-304.11
-
Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Lincoln County Health Department. History last read Oct 15, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.