Ervs Mug
130 W RYAN RD, Oak Creek, WI 53154 · Milwaukee County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Oak Creek Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QX4EB
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (414) 762-5010
- Official record
- Oak Creek Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 7, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH
Tuna that was ROP was observed thawed in the True 2 dr glass door cooler and still sealed in the packaging.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Packages were cut open when the manager was alerted to the issue.
Code 3-501.13 (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Nov 5, 2025 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Oct 28, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after handling RTE foods that contaminates hands. Were dipping hands into the sanitizer bucket and wiping hands on towel on the counter or their apron they were wearing.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.
Code 2-301.14
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The Quintet Chlorine sanitizer for the dishwasher and bar glass washer 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. The source bucket of chlorine for the dishwasher was changed and after clearing the line, we got 50 ppm of chlorine.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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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. Using chorine test strips on a regular basis (at least weekly) to verify proper sanitizer concentration for the dishwasher and bar glass washer.
Code 2-103.11 (K)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WHERE TO WASH
Employee observed washing hands in the sanitizer bucket and wiping them on a rag on the counter, or the rag on their waist belt, or on their apron.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.
Code 2-301.15
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Corn beef that was preportion in the prep cooler on the cook line had a date mark of 10-18-25. This was discarded. Two containers of prime rib and ribs in the cooler had no date mark and the manager stated they were cooked last week Saturday (4 days) and Thursday (6 days), respectively. Container of preportioned prime rib had a date of 10-21-25, with today as day 7.
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
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the counter.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD PREPARATION
Food is subject to contamination from the practice of wiping the cutting knife and counter with a chlorine sanitizer and using that counter/knife for RTE foods immediately.
Correction: Remove food from this location or provide alternate methods to protect food from contamination.
Code 3-305.14
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 30, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing for the burgers that can be cooked to order (under cooked).
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition. In the process of updating menu.
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice scoop at the bar was observed laying in the ice.
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.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Buckets used to store food, once cleaned in the dishwasher are stored on the floor, inverted to dry.
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor. Will allow to place white paper on the floor to dry.
Code 4-903.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 22, 2024 Routine · 4 core
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice scoop in the ice bin at the bar was observed laying in the ice.
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.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Cook was observed using the rag from the sanitizer bucket after each food item handled, wiping the cutting board, wiping down the knife, and using it to clean his hands.
Correction: Refrain from using the sanitizer to clean hands and only use on food contact surfaces if allowed to dry between uses.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
The ginger beer gun holster at the bar has some gunk at the bottom.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Knife used to cut sandwiches on the cook line is wiped with a chlorine sanitizer rag after each use and not allowed to dry.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
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Oct 6, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
WHERE TO WASH
Employee observed washing hands out the 4 compartment sink without the use of hand soap.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.
Code 2-301.15
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Not serious
Core
BARE HAND CONTACT PLAN - ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
The bare hand contact plan is missing the two or more additional safeguards to reduce the hazards associated with bare hand contact.
Correction: Provide and implement at least two of the additional safeguards required under 3-301.11 (E) (5).
Code 3-301.11 (E) (5)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Two floor fans used in the kitchen are very dirty with dust and grime. Rack used to store clean equipment is dusty and some rust.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Clean pans are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
Source: Oak Creek 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.