Mead Food & Liquor

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 17, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 7 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Multiple instances of raw animal product was found over ready to eat foods. (prep cooler, WI Cooler)

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables.Coolers were reorganized during inspection.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     Toxic products were found stored over poptarts and rice crispy treats on shelf.

     Correction: Shelf was rearranged so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PIC

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the responsibility of the person in charge when food employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness.

     Correction: Obtain training on responsibility of the person in charge when employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness. Provided education and factsheets during inspection.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, cooking, hot holding, reheating and cooling.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided education and fact sheets during inspection.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Foods were found improperly thawing at room temperature or in stagnant water.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. All items were moved to WI Cooler during inspection.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Hot dogs, coleslaw and italian beef were found not datemarked.

     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. All items were datemarked during inspection.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Kitchen does not have enough designated space in WI Cooler for current menu.

     Correction: Kitchen will need a designated shelving unit in the WI Cooler to hold food or menu will need to be reduced to properly store TCS foods.

     Code 4-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Establishment only has QUAT test kit, but uses chlorine sanitizer.

     Correction: Provide a chlorine test kit for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at bathroom handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Papertowels provided during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Single use gloves was found stored in the breading mix.

     Correction: Use a utensil such as a tong with the handle extended out of the mix or gloves are single use only. Provided educattion and gloves discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

2. Jun 1, 2026 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • 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 Core Repeat

     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 days. License will be suspended if CFM certificate not submitted within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

3. May 26, 2026 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Food Prep Cooler was not plugged. Could not verify cooler can maintain 41°F or below.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F.

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

     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

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.

     Correction: Provide hand soap in a dispenser at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • 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 days. License will be suspended if CFM certificate not submitted within 90 days.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     Electric skillet and microwave (rusty interior) are not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

     Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food establishment.

     Code 4-205.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     Floor and wall juncture in kitchen is not coved and/or sealed.

     Correction: Provide base coving or a bead of caulk on South and West walls in the kitchen.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Evidence of mouse infestation.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Exterminator was onsite on 5/5 and scheduled to return soon.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)