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Ee Sane Thai Lao Cuisine

1806 N FARWELL AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53202 · Milwaukee County

59cited violations
13serious tier
7inspections

Establishment

Type
Campground (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Milwaukee Health Department
License / ID
NAVA-D7JKTY
Status
Permitted
Official record
City of Milwaukee Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
202655713
2025220

Inspections

  1. Sep 28, 2026 Re-inspection 3 Intent to Cease Operations · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Sep 10, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 5 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING MACHINE - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

      Warewashing machine is equipped with a temperature measuring device that is not working.

      Correction: Warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that measures the temperature of water in the wash and rinse tank, the incoming water for hot water sanitizing or water in the chemical sanitizing tank

      Code 4-204.115

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled with debris: the interior of the dish machine.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The plumbing system is not maintained in good repair: 1) the ice bin is not plumbed at the bar.

      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 Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      The storage area used to store refuse; recyclables; returnables and the alleyway going up to has garbage and debris build-up.

      Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.

      Code 5-501.115

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of flies swarming in the mop sink area of the kitchen.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  3. Aug 26, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 5 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING MACHINE - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

      Warewashing machine is equipped with a temperature measuring device that is not working.

      Correction: Warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that measures the temperature of water in the wash and rinse tank, the incoming water for hot water sanitizing or water in the chemical sanitizing tank

      Code 4-204.115

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled with debris: the interior of the dish machine.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The plumbing system is not maintained in good repair: 1) the ice bin is not plumbed at the bar.

      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 Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      The storage area used to store refuse; recyclables; returnables and the alleyway going up to has garbage and debris build-up.

      Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.

      Code 5-501.115

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of flies swarming in the mop sink area of the kitchen.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  4. Aug 4, 2026 Routine · 6 priority, 4 priority foundation, 6 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE

      Food is obtained from an unapproved source, cakes that the PIC states are made by an employee in an unlicensed kitchen are being sold on site.

      Correction: Discard foods from unapproved source. Action Taken: Cakes were pulled from sale.

      Code 3-201.11 (A)

    • Serious Priority

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Ready-to-eat food in the walk-in cooler are stored under raw chicken skewers.

      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)

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Food in several coolers is cold held at greater than 41°F. The beef, chicken, cut cabbage, tofu, and half and half 42-59F.

      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

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Cooked foods in several cooler are 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.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The low temp sanitizer at the dish machine 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: The 4-comparment sink must be used to sanitize dishes until the machine can be repaired.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      Poisonous or toxic material is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. 1) Wasp/hornet killer not allowed in food establishments is on the food preparation table in the basement, 2) Rodent poison pellets are spread throughout the basement and may not be used at a food establishment.

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

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS

      No time as a public health control plan is available for review and processes were observed that indicate a food was not properly prepared before using time as a public health control. Eggs, cooked rice, sprouts and eggroll mix were sitting out on the counter without temperature control and no time marked with no time as a control policy on site.

      Correction: Food item out of temperature control or improperly prepared that is considered unsafe shall be discarded. Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority.

      Code 3-501.19 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING MACHINE - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

      Warewashing machine is equipped with a temperature measuring device that is not working.

      Correction: Warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that measures the temperature of water in the wash and rinse tank, the incoming water for hot water sanitizing or water in the chemical sanitizing tank

      Code 4-204.115

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled: 1) food storage containers, 2) cleaned dishes, 3) the cutting board stored behind the faucet handles at the ware washing sink.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES

      Handwashing sink not provided in the basement in the unapproved food preparation area.

      Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink.

      Code 5-203.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      The walk-in cooler door that does not close all the way is not maintained in good repair.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled with debris: 1) the racks for clean dishes, 2) the shelfes for food and other storage, 3) the interior of the dish machine.

      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

      The plumbing system is not maintained in good repair: 1) leaking bar hand sink, 2) the not plumbed ice bin at the bar, 3) the leaking hand washing sink in the 4-compartment sink area.

      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

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      The storage area used to store refuse; recyclables; returnables and the alleyway going up to has garbage and debris build-up.

      Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.

      Code 5-501.115

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of rodent droppings in the basement throughout and flies swarming in several areas of the kitchen.

      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

      The storage area in the basement contains unnecessary items which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (D)

  5. Jan 15, 2026 30 Day Routine · 7 priority, 6 priority foundation, 18 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

      Employee not following proper handwashing procedures. Employee rinsed their hands with water for approximately 5 seconds, did not use soap, and then dried their hands.

      Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques. Action Taken: Education provided on site.

      Code 2-301.12 (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      Employee observed not washing hands after entering and leaving their station, touching food, toucing soiled surfaces, and changing gloves.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Action Taken: Education provided on site.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

      Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Employee grabbed cooked chicken with their bare hands.

      Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Action Taken: Education provided on site.

      Code 3-301.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Ready-to-eat food stored under raw meat in the 2-door and deli top coolers.

      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: Employee moved raw foods.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      The rice in the Igloo cooler is hot held at 116°F

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

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      1) Beef in the 2-door cooler is cold held at 75°F. 2) Beef mix in the walk-in cooler is at 46°F.

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

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

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Chemical spray bottle is stored over the edge of a box of fortune cookies.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Action Taken: Employee moved the spray bottle.

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - HOT AND COLD HOLDING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring the food temperatures for foods during hot and cold holding.

      Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that routine temperature monitoring is conducted on foods during hot and cold holding.

      Code 2-103.11 (I)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Food is not date marked with the day it was made or with a disposal day.

      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

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled: 1) knives sotred throughout, 2) cutting boards, 3) tableware holders .

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink is unavailable for proper handwashing at the cooks' line and in the ware washing sinks area.

      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

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink at the cooks' line.

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

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in the basement restroom area for hand drying.

      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 cups without covers were observed throughout the food preparation area.

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

      Code 2-401.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Foods on the floor, on top of buckets, and in the coolers were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      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

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Bulk white foods are stored in unlabeled container.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      1) Utensil was improperly stored in a bucket of soiled water on the floor at the cooks' line. 2) Scoops in the bulk white food products have the handles down in the food.

      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

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

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the counter by food.

      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 FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      1) Open containers of cooked chicken are stored on the floor in the kitchen. 2) Food in the walk-in cooler is stored on the floor.

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD STORAGE, PROHIBITED AREAS

      1) Food/dry goods stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips in the basement. 2) The ice machine in the basement is under unshielded waste water lines.

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

      Code 3-305.12 (F)

    • Not serious Core

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

      Equipment is not certifed or classified for sanitation (by an ANSI certified program) or approved by the department: 1) the hot holding unit for the eggrolls, 2) the igloo cooler used to hold rice hot.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - STORAGE CABINETS - LOCATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

      Shelves in the basement used to store single service items are located in an area subject to contamination. Single service food containers are stored under waste water lines.

      Correction: Equipment or cabinet used to store food, clean utensils, single-service or single use items may not be located in areas subject to contamination. Remove items from this area or relocate equipment or storage cabinets.

      Code 4-401.11 (A) - (B)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled with debris: 1) sides of equipment, 2) cooler handles, 3) magnetic knife strips throughout the kitchen, 4) several food preparation tables have ripped and soiled packing stickers still attached, 5) shelves holding the clean dishes.

      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

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED

      Cavity or door seals of microwave are soiled.

      Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.

      Code 4-602.12 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

      Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

      Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

      Code 4-901.11

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The plumbing system is not maintained in good repair: 1) the hand washing sink next the ware-washing sinks is leaking, 2) waters is pooling at the water heater, 3) water is leaking in to a bucket in the basement behind a shelf of single service items.

      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

      TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

      Basement employee bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

      Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in the bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

      Code 5-501.17

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      The exterior door in the kitchen is not self-closing and is no tight-fitting with a gap visible at the bottom of the door.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Unnecessary items are stockpiled in rooms in the basement with unused, soiled equipment.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The floors and walls have debris build-up.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      TOILET FACILITIES - CLOSING TOILET ROOM DOORS

      Toilet room doors are not kept closed and is not self closing.

      Correction: Keep toilet room doors closed except during cleaning and maintenance operations.

      Code 6-501.19

  6. Jul 15, 2025 Preinspection Follow Up 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  7. Jul 10, 2025 Preinspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - IMMERSION

      The warewashing sink compartment drin plugs are not holding water.

      Correction: Provide sink compartments plugs.

      Code 4-301.12 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

      Back restroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

      Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

      Code 5-501.17

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.