Prairie Pines Country Store

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 14, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Lettuce mix in Hussman Produce Cooler is cold held at 48°F.

     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 Corrected on site

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

     The Stera Sheen Chlorine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at <50 PPM. Corrected to 50 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Staff indicated that meat slicers used with time/temperature controlled for safety food are not cleaned every 4 hours.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Hussman Produce Cooler is not sufficient in capacity to cold hold foods at <41 degrees F.

     Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Only store Non-TCS produce in unit.

     Code 4-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of Berg Bunker Freezer, which is located outside, is soiled with dead insects and vegatative 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)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a hole or gap in the wall between the store and the walk-in freezer 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. Oct 23, 2025 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a hole or gap in the wall by the walk in freezer 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)

3. Jul 22, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

4. Oct 22, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Apple Cider in Produce Cooler is cold held at 46-49°F. Labeling indicated "Keep Refridgerated".

     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 Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CROSS CONTAMINATION

     Meat Slicer not is only being sanitized between slicing ready to eat (RTE) deli meats and raw bacon.

     Correction: Clean/Wash food contact surfaces anytime contamination has occurred. Adjust procedure to wash, rinse and sanitize meat slicer between raw and RTE products. Recommend having a dedicated meat slicer for slicing raw products.

     Code 4-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a hole or gap in the wall/ceiling surrounding the door to the walk-in freezer as well as the overhead door 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)

5. Feb 15, 2024 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior garage door in the storage area is not tight-fitting. Small gap observed at the bottom of 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)

6. Jan 4, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

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

     The Stera Sheen sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Corrected During Inspection to 100ppm.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Operator indicated taking class on February 6.

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

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior garage door in the storage area is not tight-fitting. Small gap observed at the bottom of 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)