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El Salvador Restaurant

2316 S 6TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53215 · Milwaukee County

39cited violations
14serious tier
17inspections

Establishment

Type
Campground (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Milwaukee Health Department
License / ID
EPOE-AH2KP2
Status
Permitted
Official record
City of Milwaukee Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026372
2025211
20247124
20235197

Inspections

  1. Aug 31, 2026 Special Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. May 22, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  3. Feb 19, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Rice and cheese in 2 door cooler is cold held at 50°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Food items were placed into shallow metals pans and placed in the freezer till 41*F.

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

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The sani buckets and the 3 compartment warewashing sink for sanitizing is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 5 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: Bleach was added to the sani bucket and the sanitizing compartment.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods are observed for rice in the 2 door cooler. The rice was covered with plastic wrap and was piled more than the 2 inches.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink used to wash veggies and onion was store on sink.

      Correction: A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

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

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on prep surfaces.

      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

      EQUIPMENT CERTIFIED OR CLASSIFIED FOR SANITATION ( BY AN ANSI PROGRAM)

      The homestyle coolers in the basement are not certified or classified for sanitation (by an ANSI certified program) or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. You may use the upper freezer to store food but CANNOT USE THE COOLER BELOW TO STORE FOOD.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. The ceiling tiles above the prep table has a build up of dust. 2. The ceiling vent above the prep table has a build up dust.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  4. Feb 27, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  5. Feb 6, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      2/6/25: cooked beef was sitting on the counter at 67F 12/17/24:2 containers of beans and container of cooked beef is being atored on the counter at 64.6, 58.9, and 81°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Foods listed were discarded

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

  6. Dec 17, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      2 containers of beans and container of cooked beef is being atored on the counter at 64.6, 58.9, and 81°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Foods listed were discarded

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

      Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

      Code 2-501.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Cooked vegetables, cooked beef, cooked beans, cut cabbage, and salsa were not provided with a date mark

      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

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink used to fill up sanitizer bucket.

      Correction: A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Onions are stored on the floor in the kitchen

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      2 kitchen cooler have water accumulating in the bottom and have towels trying to soak up the water and they are not maintained in good repair.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

  7. Aug 28, 2024 Re-inspection 4 Order to Cease Operations · No items found

    No violations cited.

  8. Jul 24, 2024 Special Re-inspection 3 · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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 Certification through: 1AAA Food Safety, Learn2Seve/360 Training , National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, National Restaurant Association Solutions/ServSafe , Above Training/State Food Safety, or recertification for small operators certified food manager. Visit: www.milwaukee.gov/cfm for more information or call 414-286-8327. Post the

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

  9. Apr 15, 2024 Special Re-inspection 2 · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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 Certification through: 1AAA Food Safety, Learn2Seve/360 Training , National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, National Restaurant Association Solutions/ServSafe , Above Training/State Food Safety, or recertification for small operators certified food manager. Visit: www.milwaukee.gov/cfm for more information or call 414-286-8327. Post the

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

  10. Mar 15, 2024 Special Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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 Certification through: 1AAA Food Safety, Learn2Seve/360 Training , National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, National Restaurant Association Solutions/ServSafe , Above Training/State Food Safety, or recertification for small operators certified food manager. Visit: www.milwaukee.gov/cfm for more information or call 414-286-8327. Post the

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

  11. Feb 23, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  12. Jan 18, 2024 Re-inspection · 3 priority, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      1/18/24: Beans from 2 days ago are 45F Salsa in 1 door cooler in kitchen 59F (from day prior) has not cooled within 6 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: Salsa was discarded

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      1/18/24: beans and pork tamales were past date Chicken tamales in cooler has exceeded its date mark 11/10. Rice and tamles in the cooler is not provided with a date mark.

      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. Action Taken: Tamales were discarded. Rice was dated.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      Bleach is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. Bleach in sanitizer bucket was over 200ppm.

      Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. Action Taken: Solution was remade

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

  13. Nov 29, 2023 Intent to Cease Operations Reinspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  14. Nov 21, 2023 Order to Cease Operations Reinspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  15. Nov 21, 2023 Intent to Cease Operations · 1 core
    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of dead rats in the basement, rat droppings in the basement , and mouse droppings on the 1st floor.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  16. Nov 20, 2023 Routine · 7 priority, 3 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw eggs are stored over ready to eat vegetables.

      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: Eggs were moved to the bottom shelf

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      Salsa in 1 door cooler in kitchen 59F (from day prior) has not cooled within 6 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: Salsa was discarded

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      "quesadilla" (bread with cheese) is being held at room temperature at the front counter.

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

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

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Chicken tamales in cooler has exceeded its date mark 11/10. Rice and tamles in the cooler is not provided with a date mark.

      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. Action Taken: Tamales were discarded. Rice was dated.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

      Bleach and soap is stored next to clean dishes. Soap water was stored over clean dishes.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Action Taken: Chemicals were moved.

      Code 7-201.11 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      Bleach is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. Bleach in sanitizer bucket was over 200ppm.

      Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. Action Taken: Solution was remade

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RODENT BAIT STATIONS

      Rodent bait not stored in a covered tamper resistant bait station.

      Correction: Clean area and remove rodent bait. Use covered tamper resistant bait stations for rodent bait. Action Taken: Order to cease issued. Inform operated bait had to be cleaned up. Will check prior to re-opening.

      Code 7-206.12

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - EMPLOYEE ILLNESS REPORTING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided training to employees about their responsibility to inform the person in charge about any signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne illness.

      Correction: The person in charge shall provide training to employees on their reponsibility to report any signs, symptoms or diagnosis of foodborne illness.

      Code 2-103.11 (O)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

      Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

      Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

      Code 3-603.11 (B)

    • 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

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

      Butter containers and other single use containers was observed being reused for food storage. Pieces of the contaiers were breaking off.

      Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

      Code 4-502.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a gap in the base of the kitchen door leading to the outside and the basement door leading to the outside which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Two dead rats were seen in the basement. Rat droppings were seen throughout the basment. Sugar in the basement was eaten into. Mice droppings were seen in the back storage room.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

      Basement contains unnecessary items which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents. (bags of garbage)

      Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from this area to minimize harborage for pests.

      Code 6-501.111 (D)

  17. Nov 20, 2023 Order to Cease Operations · 4 core
    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a gap in the base of the back kitchen doors and the basment door that lead to the outside which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      2 dead rats were seen in the basement. Rat poop was seen throughout basement. Mouse poop was seen in back storage room on 1st floor.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

      Basement contains unnecessary items which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents. (bags of garbage)

      Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from this area to minimize harborage for pests.

      Code 6-501.111 (D)

    • Not serious Core

      The department may summarily suspend any food license without prior warning, notice or hearing if it determines through investigation, inspection, or examination of employees, food, records or other means as specified in this chapter or under the Wisconsin Food Code that an imminent health hazard ex

      There is an Imminent Health Hazard that requires all food operations to cease at this establishment and the food license is immediately suspended. Establishment received a score of less than 60 on routine inspection. All priority violations must be corrected in order to re-open.

      Correction: Fix all violations of the imminent health hazard and contact the Health Department to do a followup inspection. An inspection must be conducted before the order will be removed and reopening can occur

      Code MCO 68-41-3

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.