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Merrill Bp Makalu Real Estate LLC

1201 GRAND AVE, Merrill, WI 54452 · Lincoln County

38cited violations
6serious tier
8inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Simple)
Inspected by
Lincoln County Health Department
License / ID
MMAI-D52QUX
Status
Permitted
Phone
(920) 385-8873
Official record
Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20253122
20245264

Inspections

  1. Dec 17, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Nov 5, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

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

      PIC indicated that food contact surfaces of the cappuccino machine are not being sanitized. 3 compartment sink is inaccessible.

      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 Priority Foundation Repeat

      PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment

      Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..

      Code 2-103.11 (K)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of 3 compartment sink are soiled with encrusted accumulations and residues.

      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 - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      The exterior door in the back is not tight-fitting.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS

      Bucket and pine-sol are improperly stored in/on 3 compartment sink. Many items are stored in front of 3 compartment sink.

      Correction: Remove maintenance tools from areas that can conatminate food, equipment, linens, single-use or single service articles.

      Code 6-501.113

  3. Oct 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority

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

      PIC indicated that food contact surfaces of the cappuccino machine are not being sanitized. 3 compartment sink is inaccessible.

      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 Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment

      Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..

      Code 2-103.11 (K)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of 3 compartment sink are soiled with encrusted accumulations and residues.

      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

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

      The exterior door in the back is not tight-fitting.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS

      Bucket and pine-sol are improperly stored in/on 3 compartment sink. Many items are stored in front of 3 compartment sink.

      Correction: Remove maintenance tools from areas that can conatminate food, equipment, linens, single-use or single service articles.

      Code 6-501.113

  4. Dec 30, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A Chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

  5. Jun 26, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  6. Jun 10, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

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

      The exterior door in the back room is not tight-fitting.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

  7. May 23, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 5 core, 12 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

      Cappuccino machine components not sanitized after cleaning.

      Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.

      Code 4-702.11

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Window Cleaner and other chemicals stored above food in back room.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

      Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees.

      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.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      PERSON IN CHARGE - EMPLOYEE ILLNESS REPORTING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided training to employees about their responsibility to inform the person in charge about any signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne illness.

      Correction: The person in charge shall provide training to employees on their reponsibility to report any signs, symptoms or diagnosis of foodborne illness.

      Code 2-103.11 (O)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      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 Repeat

      WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - NUMBER

      A 3 compartment sink is not provided in the manual warewashing operation of cappuccino machine components.

      Correction: Provide a 3 compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.

      Code 4-301.12 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      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 Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS

      Freezer containing food stored in the employee restroom.

      Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination.

      Code 3-305.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles are being stored in employee restroom.

      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 Repeat

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

      The exterior door in the back room is not tight-fitting.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE

      Retail food establishment is operating without a license from the department.

      Correction: Submit an application and pay appropriate fees. Cease and desist current operation and obtain a prelicensing inspection before operating. An operating without a license fee will be assessed.

      Code ATCP 75.06 (1)

  8. May 9, 2024 Pre-inspection · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

      Cappuccino machine components not sanitized after cleaning.

      Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.

      Code 4-702.11

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Window Cleaner and other chemicals stored above food in back room.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

    • 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.

      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.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - EMPLOYEE ILLNESS REPORTING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided training to employees about their responsibility to inform the person in charge about any signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne illness.

      Correction: The person in charge shall provide training to employees on their reponsibility to report any signs, symptoms or diagnosis of foodborne illness.

      Code 2-103.11 (O)

    • 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

      WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - NUMBER

      A 3 compartment sink is not provided in the manual warewashing operation of cappuccino machine components.

      Correction: Provide a 3 compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.

      Code 4-301.12 (A)

    • 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

      FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS

      Freezer containing food stored in the employee restroom.

      Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination.

      Code 3-305.12

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles are being stored in employee restroom.

      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

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

      The exterior door in the back room is not tight-fitting.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE

      Retail food establishment is operating without a license from the department.

      Correction: Submit an application and pay appropriate fees. Cease and desist current operation and obtain a prelicensing inspection before operating. An operating without a license fee will be assessed.

      Code ATCP 75.06 (1)

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.