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Lincoln Lanes

1208 CENTER, Merrill, WI 54452 · Lincoln County

36cited violations
10serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Lincoln County Health Department
License / ID
HSAT-7QXEVH
Status
Permitted
Official record
Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263259
2025110
20241101

Inspections

  1. Apr 13, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION

      A direct connection exists between the sewage system and the drains from the ice bins.

      Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Remove the direct connection. Send photos showing that an effective air gap exists on each unit.

      Code 5-402.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Menu is missing the asterisking for foods requiring the consumer advisory.

      Correction: Provide asterisking on the menu next to products that may be undercooked to the disclosure footnote when new menus are printed.

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Many food products are stored in unlabeled container, especially in portioned bags in freezers.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Non-stick pans coating observed scratched or chipped.

      Correction: Remove non-stick pans with degraded, scratched or shipped coatings from the premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of counters, shelves, microwave, and handles on coolers / freezers are soiled with food and grease residue.

      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

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Floor tiles are missing in the banquet kitchen around the four compartment sink and around the dish machine.

      Correction: Provide floors installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

  2. Apr 6, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION

      A direct connection exists between the sewage system and the drains from the ice bins.

      Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Remove the direct connection. Send photos showing that an effective air gap exists on each unit.

      Code 5-402.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Menu is missing the asterisking for foods requiring the consumer advisory.

      Correction: Provide asterisking on the menu next to products that may be undercooked to the disclosure footnote when new menus are printed.

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Many food products are stored in unlabeled container, especially in portioned bags in freezers.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Non-stick pans coating observed scratched or chipped.

      Correction: Remove non-stick pans with degraded, scratched or shipped coatings from the premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of counters, shelves, microwave, and handles on coolers / freezers are soiled with food and grease residue.

      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

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Floor tiles are missing in the banquet kitchen around the four compartment sink and around the dish machine. Insulation is exposed on the ceiling in the restaurant kitchen.

      Correction: Provide floors installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Install a ceiling tile to cover insulation in the kitchen ceiling where insulation is exposed.

      Code 6-201.11

  3. Mar 30, 2026 Routine · 7 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

      Employee not following proper handwashing procedures. Employee observed soaping and rinsing glove.

      Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques.

      Code 2-301.12 (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      Employee observed not washing hands after handling raw animal products, touching equipment handles and after glove changes.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Rib roast and sliced cheese in walk-in cooler is cold held at 42°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Service unit and send verification of service to inspector.

      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 Sun San 2 is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM on the banquet dish machine. Sanitizer bottle does not have a tight seal around the opening where the feeding tube is inserted in to the bottle, allowing chlorine to evaporate from the bottle, reducing the availble chlorine in the sanitizer. CDI: Bottle replaced and unit primed during inspection providing a concentration of 50 PPM.

      Correction: 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

      Can opener used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is 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)

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION

      A direct connection exists between the sewage system and the drains from the ice bins.

      Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Remove the direct connection. Send photos showing that an effective air gap exists on each unit.

      Code 5-402.11

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      General cleaning product with labeling for NON-Food CONTACT SURFACES is bing used on FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

      Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods are observed for ribeye roast in walk-in cooler. Large roast is not sliced into smaller portions prior to cooling.

      Correction: Slice roast into thinner portions prior to cooling product.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Menu is missing the asterisking for foods requiring the consumer advisory.

      Correction: Provide asterisking on the menu next to products that may be undercooked to the disclosure footnote when new menus are printed.

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Many food products are stored in unlabeled container, especially in portioned bags in freezers.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Non-stick pans coating observed scratched or chipped.

      Correction: Remove non-stick pans with degraded, scratched or shipped coatings from the premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of counters, shelves, microwave, and handles on coolers / freezers are soiled with food and grease residue.

      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

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Floor tiles are missing in the banquet kitchen around the four compartment sink and around the dish machine. Insulation is exposed on the ceiling in the restaurant kitchen.

      Correction: Provide floors installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Install a ceiling tile to cover insulation in the kitchen ceiling where insulation is exposed.

      Code 6-201.11

  4. Jan 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

      Asterisks are not provided with animal derived foods that may be served raw or undercooked

      Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

      Code 3-603.11 (B)

  5. Jan 9, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Moldy unknown food item found in walk-in cooler by banquet hall kitchen. CDI - food item tossed.

      Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.

      Code 3-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

      Salmon is being improperly thawed by leaving in reduced oxygen package during the thawing process. CDI: packages opened and salmon placed back in fridge.

      Correction: Per manufacturer, salmon should be removed from package frozen, then thawed in the fridge.

      Code 3-501.13 (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

      Menu items requiring advisory are not clearly marked on the menu.

      Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

      Code 3-603.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Can opener in banquet kitchen is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink in banquet kitchen and behind bar are filled with other items and inaccessible.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • 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 90 days. Failure to send within 90 days will result in operating without a certified food operator fee of $150 and license will be conditional for up to an additional 30 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The bucket used to store ice scoop is cracked and visibly soiled. Wire shelving in walk-in cooler by banquet kitchen has visible mold and debris.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The flooring tile in the banquet kitchen is loose, missing or crumbling.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The tile floor in the banquet kitchen is not cleaned at a frequency to preclude soil accumulations.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

      Ventilation hood in main kitchen indicates it has not been cleaned in the last year (June 2022). Ventilation hood in banquet kitchen indicates cleaning was due July 2011.

      Correction: Have both hoods properly cleaned at frequency recommended by manufacturer (at least annually).

      Code 6-501.14

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.