Lil's Cochrane Inn
101 N MAIN ST, Cochrane, WI 54622 · Buffalo County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Buffalo County Health Department
- License / ID
- CHEE-ARKQ9G
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (608) 248-2999
- Official record
- Buffalo County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Inspections
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Feb 4, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided on the ice machine.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES
Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees.
Correction: Employee illness decision guide provided.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A QAC 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
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Serious
Priority
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Apr 2, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 11, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Tomato Juice in little black cooler is cold held at 46 °F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Move tomato juice to the top of the black cooler where temp is held at 36.5F.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA
Deb's All Purpose Sanizier mixed with owner recipe used in the food establishment is not approved.
Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.
Code 7-204.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - DIAGNOSIS AND SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS
Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of foodborne illness.
Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PROHIBITING ANIMALS - PREMISE
A brown dog was observed in the bar area.
Correction: Remove the animal from the premises and keep all prohibited animals out of the premises.
Code 6-501.115 (A)
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.
Correction: Lower establisment complexity category to Pre-packaged or provide an CFM certificate within 90 days.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED
The microwave appears to have no spining tray inside. A soiled small plate is placed inside as the spining tray. The employee stated the soiled plate is what they microwave food on and should've been switched out after each use.
Correction: Provide a proper spinning tray for the microwave. Wipe down microwave at the end of day to prevent soil accumulation.
Code 4-602.12 (B)
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Not serious
Core
OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.
Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.
Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
Source: Buffalo County Health Department. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.