Northwoods Tavern

Year by year

Inspections

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

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Canadian Bacon in Reach in is cold held at 43°F. Reach in Fridge ambient temp was at 45-50F during inspection

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Corrected during inspection - Unit reset to lower temperature and cooled product to below 41F within 2 hours.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - WRITTEN PLAN

     There is no written and approved plan for non-continuous cooking on site. Staff stated initial cook in oven for chicken wings was 150F

     Correction: Food improperly prepared shall be discarded. Submit plan with procedures indicated in 3-401.14 (F) for approval by regulatory authority.

     Code 3-401.14 (F)

2. Sep 4, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw Sausage was stored above / nested in metal pan above other toppings / ready to eat pizza ingredients.

     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. Corrected on site - raw meat moved to lower location

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

     The Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket was 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. Corrected on site. New Sanitizer bucket prepared and was at 100 ppm

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • 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 - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring chlorine sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Vent Hood filters above fryers are soiled.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

3. Nov 4, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

4. Oct 28, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Repair / replace gasket on walk in fridge

     Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.

     Code 4-301.11

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Bar Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds. Install Extended Handles

     Code 5-202.12 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Holes in stainless steel behind fryers. Provide finish of walls, filled holes so that grease cannot get behind stainless.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. 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