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Route 41 Bar And Grill

8900 S 27TH ST, Oak Creek, WI 53154 · Milwaukee County

35cited violations
1serious tier
8inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Oak Creek Health Department
License / ID
DPIN-CRHK4Q
Status
Permitted
Phone
(414) 301-4161
Official record
Oak Creek Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262121
2025140
20243110
2023280

Inspections

  1. Jan 27, 2026 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Consumer advisory is printed on the menus but is missing the asterik (*), which is required to be placed by the menu item that can be served under cooked to identify that menu item as such.

      Correction: Provide an asterik (*) by the menu item that can be ordered under cooked, such as various burgers on the next menu reprint.

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

      Employees noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

      Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

      Code 2-402.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The soda gun holsters (3) at the bar have a build up of gunk and mold at the bottom of the holsters.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

  2. Jan 20, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 5 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

      Silver brand bleach used in the food establishment at the 3 compartment sink is not approved. Silver bleach does not have an EPA registration number on the label to indicate it as an approved sanitizer. Also, no directions on label to use as a sanitizer. Directions on label indicate to clean floors, bathrooms, and other nonfood contact surfaces.

      Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

      Code 7-204.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Consumer advisory is printed on the menus but is missing the asterik (*), which is required to be placed by the menu item that can be served under cooked to identify that menu item as such.

      Correction: Provide an asterik (*) by the menu item that can be ordered under cooked, such as various burgers on the next menu reprint.

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • 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 Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The inside of the ice machine has pink mold building up on the front of the chute surface. The tray used to store the ice scoop on top of the ice machine is dusty.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink 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 Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Working container in a spray bottle (purple liquid) at the 3 compartment sink was observed not labeled with common name of product.

      Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

      Employees noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

      Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

      Code 2-402.11

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Knife used by the cook to cut food and open packages was observed stored in a bucket of sanitizer. The ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine used to scoop ice is stored on a dusty tray.

      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. Ice scoop tray should be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain with no dust (weekly??).

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The soda gun holsters (3) at the bar have a build up of gunk and mold at the bottom of the holsters.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

  3. Apr 8, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • 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

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Pan of breaded chicken in the walkin freezer was 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 Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The soda gun holsters at the bars (4 total) have a build up of gunk and mold inside at the bottom of them.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Scrub with a brush to remove buildup and pour hot water down regularly to keep clean.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity over the pizza prep cooler is not adequate to determine clean.

      Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

      Code 6-303.11

  4. Sep 11, 2024 Routine · 4 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

      Employee (cook) noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint. She did have her hair pinned up but is not effective.

      Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

      Code 2-402.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice scoop was observed laying in the ice at the bar ice bin.

      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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The small fan blowing air over the prep cooler in the kitchen is dusty. The 3 soda gun holsters at the bar have a build up of mold inside them.

      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

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity over top of the pizza prep cooler is not adequate to ensure cleanliness.

      Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

      Code 6-303.11

  5. Jan 24, 2024 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      The door to the walk in cooler outside has a broken hinge and is not maintained in good repair.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

  6. Jan 18, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 4 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A quat and chlorine test kits 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 Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The lip from the tray inside the ice machine has a buildup of yellow slime.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      The ice scoop used to scoop ice from the ice machine is stored on top of the ice machine, which is dusty.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface. Can use a pan or plate on top of the ice machine and wash this plate on regular basis.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS

      Pans of fish thawing were stored in the under a wire shelf with cleaning chemicals and are subject to contamination.

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

      Code 3-305.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      The door to the walk in cooler outside has a broken hinge and is not maintained in good repair.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The small fan used on the kitchen line is dusty. The top shelf on the kitchen line to store clean plates in dusty.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

  7. Jun 7, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations at the bar.

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

      Code 4-302.14

    • 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

      PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK

      There is no service sink provided in food establishment.

      Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.

      Code 5-203.13

  8. May 18, 2023 Pre-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 4 core
    • 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

    • 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

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      All table tops, cutting boards, prep coolers, dishes, silver ware, and glasses including bar glasses will need cleaning before opening.

      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 - SERVICE SINK

      There is no service sink provided in food establishment.

      Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.

      Code 5-203.13

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The facility will need cleaning in all areas before opening to the public, including the hood in the kitchen.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

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.