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O'lydia's Bar & Grill

338 S 1ST ST, Milwaukee, WI 53204 · Milwaukee County

42cited violations
9serious tier
14inspections

Establishment

Type
Campground (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Milwaukee Health Department
License / ID
EPOE-AGGSAH
Status
Permitted
Official record
City of Milwaukee Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20264153
2025161
20245113
20234102

Inspections

  1. Sep 14, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Aug 31, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Multiple food items (sour cream, cheese curds, whipped garlic butter, milk) stored out on the main cookline and within the 1 door upright cooler located at the back bar were observed between 43.7-80.4°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: PIC discarded cheese curds, moved sour cream and milk to a secondary cold holding unit to rapidly cool, and will use time on whipped butter.

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1.Multiple soda guns located at the front and back bar are visibly soiled underneath the nozzle. 2.The inner chute and shield of the main ice machine located in the basement is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      1.The metal shelving directly above the main cookline prep area has an excess of dust present. 2.The wall across from the main cookline has a build up of food splatters. 3.The back walls of the basement walk-in cooler are visibly soiled.

      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 Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      There is untreated wood located beneath the main bar, allowing for bacteria growth, and is no longer cleanable.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the basement walk-in cooler is less than 50 foot candles.

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

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      An abundance of fruit flies were observed both behind the main bar, throughout the basement, and general areas.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  3. Jul 29, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Multiple food items (sour cream, cheese curds, whipped garlic butter, milk) stored out on the main cookline and within the 1 door upright cooler located at the back bar were observed between 44.7-67.7°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: PIC discarded cheese curds, moved sour cream and milk to a secondary cold holding unit to rapidly cool, and will use time on whipped butter.

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

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      The quat solution used at the 4 compartment warewash sink, located in the basemnet is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions and was observed at 500+ppm.

      Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. Action Taken: PIC diluted solution so that it read at a safe concentration of 300ppm.

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1.Multiple soda guns located at the front and back bar are visibly soiled underneath the nozzle. 2.The inner chute and shield of the main ice machine located in the basement is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD STORAGE, PROHIBITED AREAS

      There is an abundance of food items stored under water lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips located in the basement.

      Correction: Discontinue storing food under unshielded sewer lines or shield lines.

      Code 3-305.12 (F)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      1.The metal shelving directly above the main cookline prep area has an excess of dust preset. 2.The wall across from the main cookline has a build up of food splatters. 3.The back walls of the basement walk-in cooler are visibly soiled.

      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

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      1.There is an abundance of untreated wood located beneath the main bar, allowing for bacteria growth, and is no longer cleanable. 2.The ice bin located behind the bar, closest to the cookline, has peeling metal that has potential to contaminate ice.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the basement walk-in cooler is less than 50 foot candles.

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

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      An abundance of house flies and fruit flies were observed both behind the main bar, throughout the basement, and general areas.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      DRYING MOPS

      Multiple mops are left out back, exposed to the elements to dry.

      Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies and in a way to prevent contamination.

      Code 6-501.16

  4. Mar 3, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  5. Nov 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 5 core
    • Serious Priority

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

      The bar sanitizer sink concentration is currently held below 100 PPM for quat sanitzer solution. (Currently using 1 tablet. Apply 2 tablets and test concentration)

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair and/or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Quat sanitizer shall be maintained at a concentration of 200-400 PPM.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      In use cutting knives observed being stored in sanitizer bucket on the cook line.

      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

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Bar beer cooler is not providing cold air. Machine is not maintained in good repair.

      Correction: Repair beverage cooler functioning condition..

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      Pooling water oberved behind the ice machine. Drain pipe not properly connected to ice bin for drainage.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

      Wall paneling above the basment prep area floor drain in not intact to the base of the wall and has no base coving or corner guards to protect from water or pest entry.

      Correction: Repair or replace wall to protect from water flushing and pest harborage. Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.

      Code 6-501.11

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

      1) Significant amount of drain/fruit flies in the basement area appearing to harbor from the floor drain and behind the connecting wall. Drain appears to contain sludge from cleaning floors, which is attracting pest activity. 2) Fruit fly activity observed at the service bar.

      Correction: Provide professional treatment, clean, and maintain floor and sink drains to deter and/or eliminate pest harborage.

      Code 6-501.111 (D)

  6. Nov 6, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  7. Nov 6, 2024 Special Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  8. Oct 7, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - SEPARATION, PACKAGING, AND SEGREGATION

      Ground Beef and Roasts are stored in same container or stacked atop one another in same container in the badement walk-in cooler).

      Correction: Separate different types of raw animal foods from one another during storage, preparation, holding and display (except when combined as ingredients). Store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Action Taken: Separated and arranged by cook temps

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

      Raw unpasteurized eggs are being used to make Caesar Dressing and Hollandaisse Sauce.

      Correction: Use pasteurized eggs when preparing [food item]. Discard [Food item] made with unpasteurized eggs. Action Taken: Owner will purchase pasteurized eggs

      Code 3-302.13

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The sani-bucket in the kitchen 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. Action Taken: PIC made new bucket

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - 4-HOURS - NOT MARKED

      Par-cooked french fries and chicken wings using time as a public health control for 4 hours is not properly marked or identified with a discard time.

      Correction: Food items shall be marked or otherwise identfied with a time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control. Discard food item.

      Code 3-501.19 (B) (2)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing for Caesar Dressing, Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce.

      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 CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Bar soda guns, ice machine and potato slicer are visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      WASHING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

      Brussel Spouts observed being prepared without being washed first.

      Correction: Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in READY−TO−EAT form.

      Code 3-302.15 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Kinfe was stored was improperly stored in the sani-bucket.

      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

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Chicken Wings are stored on the floor in the kitchen and in walk-in cooler

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD STORAGE, PROHIBITED AREAS

      Potatoes stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips.

      Correction: Discontinue storing food under unshielded sewer lines or shield lines.

      Code 3-305.12 (F)

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The floor of the outside walk-in cooler is not smooth as there is adhesive protection material peeling,

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

  9. Jan 25, 2024 Re-inspection 3 Intent to Cease Operations · No items found

    No violations cited.

  10. Jan 25, 2024 Special Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  11. Dec 8, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT- COMPARTMENTS - DRAINAGE

      The beer coolers located at the main bar have pooling water inside of the units are not properly draining condensation.

      Correction: Repair equipment to allow complete draining of condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice.

      Code 4-204.120

  12. Dec 8, 2023 Special Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The ice box at the bar main bar has leak and is producing standing water on the floor underneath unit.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

  13. Aug 11, 2023 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT- COMPARTMENTS - DRAINAGE

      The beer coolers located at the main bar have pooling water inside of the units are not properly draining condensation.

      Correction: Repair equipment to allow complete draining of condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice.

      Code 4-204.120

  14. Jun 29, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 5 core
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Salsa, milk, and summer sausage in the upright cooler at bar #2 are cold held at 44-46°F.

      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

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      The pre-wash sink sprayer located at the cook line dishwasher station, is hanging below the flood level rim of the pre-wash sink.

      Correction: Shorten the cord to provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Core

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces are stored on counters, cutting board, and cooler equipment.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Bags of onions rings found stored on top of open pre-cooked chicken wings. Outside items stored on top of open food may be a source of contamination.

      Correction: Do not stored equipment or other packaged food items on top of exposed foods.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT- COMPARTMENTS - DRAINAGE

      The beer coolers located at the main bar have pooling water inside of the units are not properly draining condensation.

      Correction: Repair equipment to allow complete draining of condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice.

      Code 4-204.120

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The drawer cooler located underneath the flat-top grill has encrusted food debris accumulating on top of the surface of the cooler unit.

      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 - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      1) The ice box at the bar main bar has leak and is producing standing water on the floor underneath unit. 2) Pre-wash and rinse compartment sinks of the basement 4-compartment dishwashing sinks are leaking and creating standing water onto the floor. 3) Pre-wash, wash, and rinse sink compartment stoppers are improperly functioning and not holding water. 4) Stall #1 in the ladies room is leaking onto the floor when flushed.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

Source: City of Milwaukee Health Department. History last read Oct 17, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.