Northwoods Cafe & Coffee House

Year by year

Inspections

1. 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)

2. Jan 28, 2025 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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