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Top Hat Bar

N204 MAIN, Nelson, WI 54756 · Buffalo County

16cited violations
6serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Buffalo County Health Department
License / ID
HSAT-7QXGD7
Status
Permitted
Phone
(715) 673-4782
Official record
Buffalo County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252123
2024143

Inspections

  1. Dec 11, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Creamy italian salad has exceeded its 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. If the bulk container is discarded, put the date on the smaller container it is put in.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      Bleach in sanitizer is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. Sanitizer measured at 200 ppm

      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 Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      The consumer advisory on menu is missing for the burgers.

      Correction: The next time the menu is redone, provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      There is mold on the top of the ice machine.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - FOOD CONTACT WITH WATER OR ICE

      Cheese improperly stored in with water at the bottom of the container in the prep cooler.

      Correction: Remove and discard potentially contaminated food.

      Code 3-303.12

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

      The bottom of the pizza oven has encrusted soil accumulations.

      Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (B)

  2. Apr 10, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER DISPOSITION OF FOOD - UNSAFE OR ADULTERATED

      Garlic spread says on the label that it must be refrigerated and it is held at room temperature.

      Correction: Discard food that can not be safely reconditioned or is adulterated.

      Code 3-701.11 (A)

    • 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

      PACKAGE INTEGRITY

      There is a damaged can of olives with a large dent on the seam of the can.

      Correction: Discard any damaged olives with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.

      Code 3-202.15

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      No consumer advisory provided on the weekly specials 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

      FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - SMALL DIAMETER PROBE

      No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in thin mass foods.

      Correction: Provide a thermometer capable of taking temperatures in thin mass food items with a thin probe.

      Code 4-302.12 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of birds nesting in the kitchen window area.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for pests. Seal area around the window from the blocks to limit the access of pests into the kitchen. Using spray foam to seal openings should suffice.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  3. Mar 7, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Salsa and cut tomato in Edesa prep cooler are layered above the cooling line and cold held at 52, 58°F.

      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 Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      Pizza cutter, tongs used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours.

      Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.

      Code 4-602.11 (C)

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION

      A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain from Ice Machine.

      Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Remove the direct connection.

      Code 5-402.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Ice machine is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

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.