Hillside Hy-da Way
N2505 COUNTY ROAD JJ, Merrill, WI 54452 · Lincoln County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Lincoln County Health Department
- License / ID
- MWIS-BV3RRS
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 722-0660
- Official record
- Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 11, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The Members Mark QAC is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at less than 150 PPM. Corrected to 200 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PROHIBITING ANIMALS - PREMISE
Dogs were observed in the bar area. Operator indicated one is a service animal.
Correction: Remove the animal from the premises and keep all prohibited animals out of the premises. Service animals may not be behind bar in food prep area.
Code 6-501.115 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Aug 26, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jul 25, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING
Approved sanitizer is not provided indicating food contact surfaces are not sanitized after cleaning.
Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.
Code 4-702.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROMINENCE - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Formula 200 QAC bottle contains a chlorine based sanitizer.
Correction: Provide labels for poisonous or toxic materials used in the food establishment.
Code 7-101.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA
Sanitizer with Formula 200 QAC labeling used in the food establishment exceeds 500ppm QAC. Exceeds maximum reading on test strip, turning it blue.
Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.
Code 7-204.11
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The crumb tray on the pizza oven is soiled with cheese and crumbs and is not cleaned on a frequent basis.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 25, 2023 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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.