Pokegama Lakeside Cantina

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Inspections

1. Nov 12, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The wall by the mop sink is damaged and is no longer sealed.

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

     Code 6-201.11

2. Oct 29, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     In the walk-in cooler there is a lug of onions stored under a pan of raw chicken.

     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. Corrective action: onions were moved to their designated shelf away from raw chicken

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Salsa in the bar ice bath is cold held at 43°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Corrective actions: more ice was added to ice bath. Temperture was checked within 10 min and product was at 39F

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

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Sour cream packets in prep cooler are cold held at 43°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Corrective action: Sour cream packets were moved to the lower part of the prep cooler. Staff were unsure if air flow was an issue and will watch the equipment.

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

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

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

     The chorine sanitizer in the bar dishwasher is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 25 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Corrective actions: all bar glasses/dishes will be cleaned in the kitchen dishwasher. Bar dishwasher will be serviced.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Limes and peppers in True cooler are improperly date marked.

     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 Core Repeat Corrected on site

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Spices are stored in unlabeled containers on the work line.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient. Corrective action: both spice containers were labeled during the inspection

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED - FROZEN FOOD

     Frozen onion rings and french fries are not stored and maintained frozen. Freezer is at 28F.

     Correction: Adjust procedures so that food that is frozen in a freezer is maintained frozen while being stored. Corrective action: food in the SilverKing freezer was moved to the walk-in freezer. SilverKing freezer will be serviced ASAP.

     Code 3-501.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of wheels on the tables in the cookline, wall behind the steam table, micorwave exterior are soiled with food debris.

     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

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of the wire racks in the walk-in cooler are soiled with food debris.

     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

     The wall by the mop sink is damaged and is no longer sealed.

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

     Code 6-201.11

3. Jan 23, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     No consumer advisory provided on burger flyer menu.

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

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement. The statement is provided at the bottom of the menu page, however, the asterisk (*) is not by each item that could be served undercooked.

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

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Scoop was improperly stored in a tub of pico in the walk-in cooler. The handle of the scoop was laying in the pico.

     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

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles are being stored in liquor room.

     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. Dec 5, 2023 Routine · 4 priority, 5 priority foundation, 7 core, 5 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Meat sticks in an ice bath on the bar counter is cold held at 54°F. No product packaging was available to show if the meat sticks are shelf stable.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. During the inspection the meat sticks were discarded.

     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 chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM in the bar dishwasher.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Corrective action: this was corrected during the inspection by installing a new bottle of sanitizer. After priming the dishwasher and running a few cycles the sanitizer concentration was in the acceptable range.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on food prep sink. PVC pipe has a block under the pipe allowing the discharge pipe to be inside the waste water plumbing. The air gap is no longer provided.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on food prep sink. There is a block that is holding the lower PVC pipe up to the base of the discharge pipe on the sink.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - DESIGN STANDARD

     Plumbing system is not provided with an air gap or backflow prevetion device on the threaded hose bibb of the mop/service sink.

     Correction: Provide a State of Wisconsin approved backflow prevention device.

     Code 5-202.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     No consumer advisory provided on burger flyer menu.

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

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement. The statement is provided at the bottom of the menu page, however, the asterisk (*) is not by each item that could be served undercooked.

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

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration in the bar dishwasher.

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

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration in the kitchen dishwasher.

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

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink by the cook line

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Corrective action: soap cartridge was installed during the inspection

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

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

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Mixed vegetables and fried ice cream in the walk-in freezer 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

     Spices, oil, water, butter,etc. are stored in unlabeled containers.

     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

     Scoop was improperly stored in a tub of pico in the walk-in cooler. The handle of the scoop was laying in the pico.

     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

     Tubs of chips 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

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Box of meat is stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

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

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

     Ice scoop in the ice machine, not contacting TCS food, is improperly cleaned. Ice scoop is not being washed every day.

     Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

     Code 4-602.11 (E)

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles are being stored in liquor room.

     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

   • Not serious Core

     SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

     Single-use or single-service articles (foam hinged containers) are being stored on the floor in the basement.

     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

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     The floor in the walk-in cooler located in the kitchen area was observed with rust and is deteriorating. The floor is no longer easily cleanable.

     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