Three Lions Pub

4515 N OAKLAND AVE, Shorewood, WI 53211 · Milwaukee County

55cited violations

10serious tier

8inspections

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by: North Shore Health Department
License / ID: BSIY-8DFM6A
Status: Permitted
Official record: North Shore Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	3	22	3
2025	1	3	1
2024	1	12	2
2023	3	18	4

Inspections

Jan 21, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
- Not serious Core Repeat
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
  
  Basement floor surrounding grease trap is soiled with accumulated grease.
  
  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 gap at bottom of rear delivery 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)
Jan 13, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 5 priority foundation, 3 core, 9 repeat
- Serious Priority Repeat
  PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
  
  No air gap provided on middle ice bin behind bar.
  
  Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply. Since floor drain beneath ice bin is also clogged, facility must discard ice and wash, rinse, and sanitize ice bin before next use after plumbing issues are addressed.
  
  Code 5-202.13
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - WRITTEN PLAN
  
  The non-continuous cook process for chicken wings has no prior approval or the approved plan is not being followed.
  
  Correction: Food improperly prepared shall be discarded. Discontinue non-continuous cooking. Submit plan with procedures indicated in 3-401.14 (F) for approval by regulatory authority.
  
  Code 3-401.14 (F)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
  
  Improper cooling methods are observed for corned beef in walk-in cooler. Corned beef is cooled in one large piece and is at 46 degrees in thickest part (made previous day).
  
  Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Cut corned beef into smaller portions after cooking for rapid cooling.
  
  Code 3-501.15 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
  
  Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (asterisk *) for the following items on brunch menu: Tannery Row, Full English, Lamb Hash, Southern Hash, and the following items on the regular menu: Lion's Houseburger and BYO Burger. 1/9/26: Updated brunch menu with proper consumer advisory and disclosure statement was provided to North Shore Health Department on 1/9/26.
  
  Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Disclosure statement still needed for Lion's Houseburger and BYO Burger.
  
  Code 3-603.11 (B)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
  
  Soap not available at food employee handwashing sinks behind bar.
  
  Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
  
  Code 6-301.11
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  HAND DRYING PROVISION
  
  No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sinks behind bar for hand drying.
  
  Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
  
  Code 6-301.12
- Not serious Core Repeat
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
  
  Basement floor surrounding grease trap is soiled with accumulated grease.
  
  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
  PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  The drain below middle ice bin behind bar is not maintained in good repair Floor drain is clogged.
  
  Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
  
  Code 5-205.15 (B)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
  
  There is a gap at bottom of rear delivery 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)
Jan 7, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 4 core, 5 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.
  
  Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Technician was called during the inspection and dish machine was dispensing sanitizer properly by end of inspection.
  
  Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
- Serious Priority Repeat
  PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
  
  No air gap provided on middle ice bin behind bar.
  
  Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply. Since floor drain beneath ice bin is also clogged, facility must discard ice and wash, rinse, and sanitize ice bin before next use after plumbing issues are addressed.
  
  Code 5-202.13
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - WRITTEN PLAN
  
  The non-continuous cook process for chicken wings has no prior approval or the approved plan is not being followed.
  
  Correction: Food improperly prepared shall be discarded. Discontinue non-continuous cooking. Submit plan with procedures indicated in 3-401.14 (F) for approval by regulatory authority.
  
  Code 3-401.14 (F)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
  
  Improper cooling methods are observed for corned beef in walk-in cooler. Corned beef is cooled in one large piece and is at 46 degrees in thickest part (made previous day).
  
  Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Cut corned beef into smaller portions after cooking for rapid cooling.
  
  Code 3-501.15 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
  
  Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (asterisk *) for the following items on brunch menu: Tannery Row, Full English, Lamb Hash, Southern Hash, and the following items on the regular menu: Lion's Houseburger and BYO Burger.
  
  Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
  
  Code 3-603.11 (B)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
  
  Soap not available at food employee handwashing sinks behind bar.
  
  Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
  
  Code 6-301.11
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  HAND DRYING PROVISION
  
  No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sinks behind bar for hand drying.
  
  Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
  
  Code 6-301.12
- 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 calendar days.
  
  Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
- Not serious Core
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
  
  Basement floor surrounding grease trap is soiled with accumulated grease.
  
  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
  PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  The drain below middle ice bin behind bar is not maintained in good repair Floor drain is clogged.
  
  Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
  
  Code 5-205.15 (B)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
  
  There is a gap at bottom of rear delivery 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)
Jan 3, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
- Serious Priority
  PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
  
  No air gap provided on at least one of the ice bins behind the bar and the food prep sink in the kitchen. 1/3/24 - At re-inspection, all air gaps in place except for middle ice bin behind bar. Operator stated plumber is scheduled to come back next week. Will send picture to inspector once work completed.
  
  Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
  
  Code 5-202.13
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
  
  Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (*asterisk) from the BYO burger and Lion's House burger.
  
  Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
  
  Code 3-603.11 (B)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
  
  Section of drywall near floor in corridor is missing and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  
  Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
  
  Code 6-201.11
Dec 11, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 6 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
- Serious Priority
  TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
  
  Raw beef patties and raw chicken in drawer cooler are cold held at 46-50°F respectively.
  
  Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Chicken was discarded and beef patties were moved to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Do not use drawer coolers for time/temperature control for safety foods until unit has been repaired.
  
  Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
- Serious Priority
  PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
  
  No air gap provided on at least one of the ice bins behind the bar and the food prep sink in the kitchen.
  
  Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
  
  Code 5-202.13
- 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
  NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - WRITTEN PLAN
  
  The non-continuous cook process for chicken wings has no prior approval.
  
  Correction: Food improperly prepared shall be discarded. Submit plan with procedures indicated in 3-401.14 (F) for approval by regulatory authority. Discontinu non-continuous cook process until plan submitted and approved by the regulatory authority.
  
  Code 3-401.14 (F)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
  
  Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (*asterisk) from the BYO burger and Lion's House burger.
  
  Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
  
  Code 3-603.11 (B)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED
  
  No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.
  
  Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.
  
  Code 4-302.12 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
  
  No chlorine test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration in dish machine and wiping cloth buckets.
  
  Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
  
  Code 4-501.116
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  HAND DRYING PROVISION
  
  No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying in kitchen or behind bar.
  
  Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
  
  Code 6-301.12
- Not serious Core
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
  
  Containers curry, Lancashire, and shepherd's pie filling in the walk-in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.
  
  Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
  
  Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
- Not serious Core
  FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
  
  Section of drywall near floor in corridor is missing and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  
  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
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
  
  There is a gap at bottom of the back 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)
- Not serious Core
  INTENSITY - LIGHTING
  
  The light intensity in the kitchen is less than 50 foot candles.
  
  Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.
  
  Code 6-303.11
Jun 5, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

No violations cited.
May 22, 2023 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 6 repeat
- Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Cottage in the walk in cooler has exceeded its date mark. Food item in the cooler in the kitchen dated 4/28. 5/22/23 - At re-inspection, there was chowder dated 5/12, portobella mushrooms in garlic and oil dated 5/6, and tomato basil soup with no date. All items were voluntarily discarded.
  
  Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Both items were voluntarily discarded.
  
  Code 3-501.18 (A)
- Serious Priority Repeat
  SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION
  
  A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain from the food prep sink.
  
  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.
  
  Code 5-402.11
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
  
  Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement for the Byo-Burger
  
  Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory on the next menu revision.
  
  Code 3-603.11 (B)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
  
  Handwashing sink faucet behind the bar is not fixed in place.
  
  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 Repeat
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  Cooler behind the bar is not maintained in good repair and there is water on the bottom where the milk is stored.
  
  Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
  
  Code 4-501.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING
  
  Ice machine has a build up of under and on the baffle.
  
  Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.
  
  Code 4-602.11 (E)
May 9, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
- Serious Priority
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Cottage in the walk in cooler has exceeded its date mark. Food item in the cooler in the kitchen dated 4/28.
  
  Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Both items were voluntarily discarded.
  
  Code 3-501.18 (A)
- Serious Priority Repeat
  SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION
  
  A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain from the food prep sink.
  
  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.
  
  Code 5-402.11
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
  
  Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement for the Byo-Burger
  
  Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory on the next menu revision.
  
  Code 3-603.11 (B)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
  
  No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.
  
  Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
  
  Code 4-501.116
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
  
  Handwashing sink faucet behind the bar is not fixed in place. The handsinks in the kitchen were blocked at time of inspection.
  
  Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
  
  Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
  
  Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in the kitchen and behind the bar.
  
  Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
  
  Code 6-301.11
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  HAND DRYING PROVISION
  
  No single-use toweling available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying behind the bar.
  
  Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
  
  Code 6-301.12
- Not serious Core Corrected on site
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Knives were stored between the table and the prep cooler.
  
  Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Discussed proper utensil storage.
  
  Code 3-304.12
- Not serious Core
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  Cooler behind the bar is not maintained in good repair and there is water on the bottom where the milk is stored.
  
  Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
  
  Code 4-501.11 (A)
- Not serious Core
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING
  
  Ice machine has a build up of under and on the baffle.
  
  Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.
  
  Code 4-602.11 (E)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
  
  The equipment is not cleaned on a frequent basis. There is a build up on non-food contact surfaces such as the microwave, stoves, carts, ect.
  
  Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
  
  Code 4-602.13
- Not serious Core
  DRYING MOPS
  
  Mops stored in mop sink are not hung to dry.
  
  Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.
  
  Code 6-501.16

Source: North Shore Health Department. History last read Oct 16, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.