Maxfields Pancake House
333 W BROWN DEER Rd, Fox Point, WI 53217 · Milwaukee County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- North Shore Health Department
- License / ID
- MWIN-7REJU4
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- North Shore Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 12 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
Inspections
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Apr 24, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 1 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided for the ice bin on the server line.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply. PLUMBER HAS BEEN HIRED AND WORK WILL BE DONE IN TWO WEEKS.
Code 5-202.13
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED
There is a new espresso machine (not in use yet) and it could not be verified that it was installed with backflow prevention at the water side.
Correction: Provide a backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment. The facility may send a picture of compliance. PLUMBER HAS BEEN HIRED TO MAKE CORRECTION AND WILL BE DONE IN 2 WEEKS.
Code 5-203.14
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall near the prep sink where oranges are washed requires repair.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. TILES ARE THERE BUT NEED TO BE PUT UP.
Code 6-201.11
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Apr 13, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Watermelon in fruit prep cooler is cold held at [48]°F. Beaten eggs in ice bath cold held at 48 F. Whipped butter stored on each table.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Whipped butter must remain cold. Butter that is not whipped may be out at room temperature.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided for the ice bin on the server line.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED
There is a new espresso machine (not in use yet) and it could not be verified that it was installed with backflow prevention at the water side.
Correction: Provide a backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment. The facility may send a picture of compliance.
Code 5-203.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Date marking not being done in the facility.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Discussed with owner and stated that foods will be dated going forward.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Bins of sausage and chorizo were stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. These foods were moved to a proper location at the time of inspection.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS
Sour cream containers were observed being reused.
Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use. Discussed with owner. Owner said they would stop reusing them.
Code 4-502.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall near the prep sink where oranges are washed requires repair.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
Lights located in the warewashing area are not shatter resistant or shielded.
Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.
Code 6-202.11
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sinks including the bathrooms.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 3, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 5 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE
Hot water not available at handsink near food prep sink..
Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F. THE PIC REQUESTED MORE TIME BECAUSE WHEN THE HOT WATER IS TURNED ON IT LEAKS ON THE FLOOR. WAITING FOR PLUMBER TO MAKE REPAIR.
Code 5-202.12 (A)
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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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED
Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated near the cookline. One of the handles was replaced with the wrong handle.
Correction: Replace handle for handsink to be non-hand operated. Wrist blade is acceptable.
Code 5-202.12 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The tile floor under the cook table is missing and difficult to clean. The tile on the wall near the food prep sink is missing. The wall on the dirty side of the dishmachine is covered with cardboard and duct tape.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. The facility is not making necessary repairs to maintain the kitchen.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
Lights located in the kitchen are not shatter resistant or shielded.
Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.
Code 6-202.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING
The back door is left open by extending the dead bolt to provide easy entry of employees. This is allowing a 1 inch gap which could allow the entry of pests.
Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.
Code 6-202.15 (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 26, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 7 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Food in prep cooler across from gyro machine is cold held at [45-47 ]°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. This cooler is opened frequently, however sauces and other dense food items which remained inside over night were at 45 F. The person in charge of the kitchen also stated the temperature is around 45 F when first coming to work for the day. The unit requires repair to maintain proper temperature.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Food throughout are not date marked.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE
Hot water not available at handsink near food prep sink..
Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.
Code 5-202.12 (A)
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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)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY - SOIL ACCUMULATIONS
Can opener not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil residue. There is build up on the blade of the opener.
Correction: Clean equipment at a frequency to preclude soil accumulation or clean equipment every 4 hours.
Code 4-602.11 (D) (5)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The equipment is not cleaned on a frequent basis. There is food debris and grease build up through the cookline.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED
Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated near the cookline. One of the handles was replaced with the wrong handle.
Correction: Replace handle for handsink to be non-hand operated. Wrist blade is acceptable.
Code 5-202.12 (C)
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The tile floor under the cook table is missing and difficult to clean. The tile on the wall near the food prep sink is missing. The wall on the dirty side of the dishmachine is covered with cardboard and duct tape.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. The facility is not making necessary repairs to maintain the kitchen.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
Lights located in the kitchen are not shatter resistant or shielded.
Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.
Code 6-202.11
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING
The back door is left open by extending the dead bolt to provide easy entry of employees. This is allowing a 1 inch gap which could allow the entry of pests.
Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.
Code 6-202.15 (D)
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Serious
Priority
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.