Buckets Pub 2nd Round

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Inspections

1. Sep 22, 2026 Routine · 2 core
   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Tongs observed to be stored hanging from the oven door handle at foot level.

     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. Action Taken: Tongs removed and washed during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Hood vents observed to be visibly soiled with soot and debris.

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

     Code 6-501.12

2. Nov 4, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     11/4/25 - No cooling observed during inspection. 10/21/25 - The internal temperature of cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler was at 53°F after cooling greater than 12 hours.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Action Taken: Ground beef was discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     11/5/25 - Can opener oberved to be visibly soiled with fod debris. 10/21/25 - 1. Can opener observed to be visibly soiled with food debris. 2. Soda gun cones in the front bar area observed to be soiled black residue.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

3. Oct 21, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     The internal temperature of cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler was at 53°F after cooling greater than 12 hours.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Action Taken: Ground beef was discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Ground beef and cooked chicken in grill cooler drawers observed to be cold held at 46 and 43/44°F respectively.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Ground beef and cooked chicken were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES - CRITERIA

     Dichlorvos pest strips (known as Hot Shot No-Pest Strips) observed behind the soda gun in the bar located in the event room.

     Correction: Discontinue use. Restricted use pesticides shall be used and applied in accordance with 40 CFR 152 Subpart 1, ch. 94, Stats., and ch. ATCP 29. Action Taken: Hot Shot No-Pest Strip was discarded during inspection.

     Code 7-206.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     1. Can opener observed to be visibly soiled with food debris. 2. Soda gun cones in the front bar area observed to be soiled black residue.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Handle of ice scoop in the bar's ice bin observed to be 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. Action Taken: Ice scoop handle in ice bin was placed above the top of the food.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR

     Wiping cloth sanitizer solutions observed to be stored on the floor throughout the facility.

     Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination.

     Code 3-304.14 (E)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT- COMPARTMENTS - DRAINAGE

     Cooler holding ice located in bar area was not actively draining due to the drain being closed.

     Correction: Provide sloped outlets for compartments of equipment to allow complete draining of condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice.

     Code 4-204.120

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Grill cooler draws observed to be not maintaining an ambient air temperature below 41°F.The grill cooler drawers had an ambient air temperature of 53°F.

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

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

     Carbon dioxide tanks in soda room observed to not be chained to the wall.

     Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Change procedures to follow manufacturer's use directions.

     Code 4-501.11 (D)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Soda gun cups observed to be soiled with slimy white residue.

     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

     HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

     No handwashing signage provided in Women's bathroom.

     Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

     Code 6-301.14

4. Dec 10, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw shelled eggs are stored above RTE veggies in the grill prep cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: The eggs were moved to the bottom of the cooler during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A single-use condiment cup was improperly stored in a bulk spice as a scoop.

     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. Action Taken: The condiment cup was removed during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

5. Jul 25, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 5 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw eggs are stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing asterisk and statement for the steak cooked to order.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - SMALL DIAMETER PROBE

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in thin mass foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer capable of taking temperatures in thin mass food items.

     Code 4-302.12 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A Quaternary and lactic acid 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

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     Bar handwashing sink was blocked with sanitizer bucket and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

     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

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying in back grill line.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee 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

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Containers of foods were observed to be uncovered in upright freezer on grill line.

     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

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR

     Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on the floor.

     Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination.

     Code 3-304.14 (E)

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Upright roll in cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS

     Brooms and dust pans are improperly stored on pallet with food bags and food in food storage area in back hallway.

     Correction: Remove brooms and dust panas from areas that can conatminate food, equipment, linens, single-use or single service articles.

     Code 6-501.113