Blue Badger Bar & Grill

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 27, 2026 Routine · 1 priority
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Brats in prep cooler has exceeded its date mark. Brats were discarded during inspection.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

2. Nov 19, 2025 Routine · 1 priority
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Mashed potatos in steam table is hot held at 88°F. Mashed potatos were tossed and new mashed potatos were made.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

3. May 7, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after removing soiled gloves, before donning a new pair.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Provided education during inspection and handout.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     TCS Foods found stored at 42°F in the Everest Cooler and Tartar Sauce was stored too high in the 2 Drawer BA Cooler..

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

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

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The Ecolab Sink and Surface Sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 1.17/170 PPM.

     Correction: Repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Notify dept once serviced and operational.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Sausage was found improperly thawing in stagnant water.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Water was turned on during inspection.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Mass majority of the items stored in the establishment are 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. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     No consumer advisory provided on menu for the burgers offered under cooked.

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

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Soiled knife and meat slicer was found visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor in the back room storage area.

     Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

     Code 4-903.12

4. Mar 14, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The dishwasher in the bar area is not operational at time of inspection. 3 Compartment sink is available.

     Correction: If dishwasher is to be used, have equipment repaired to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     The handwashing sink located in the kitchen has pulled away from the wall and caulk seal is broken.

     Correction: Recaulk the sink to the wall. Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

5. Feb 12, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The dishwasher in the bar area is not operational at time of inspection. 3 Compartment sink is available.

     Correction: If dishwasher is to be used, have equipment repaired to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     There are wooden shelving in the bar back room.

     Correction: Wood shelving used for storage of food must be sealed or coated to make non-absorbent.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     The handwashing sink located in the kitchen has pulled away from the wall and caulk seal is broken.

     Correction: Recaulk the sink to the wall. Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     There are acoustic ceiling tiles in the area outside of the kitchen, with food preparation/storage below.

     Correction: Replace acoustic ceiling tiles with vinyl coated tiles. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11