Hillside Fish House
W124 HWY 35-54, Fountain City, WI 54629 · Buffalo County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Buffalo County Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QXK58
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (608) 687-6141
- Official record
- Buffalo County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Inspections
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Mar 11, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING OF DIAGNOSIS OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS
Person in charge has not informed or required food employees to report diagnosis of foodborne illness.
Correction: Inform food employees of the requirements to report diagnosis of foodborne illness to the person in charge. A guidance document will be provided.
Code 2-201.11 (A) (2)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Squash soup and celery are stored below raw eggs in the walk in cooler.
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)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Jug holding sanitizer had a large opening that was allowing the chlorine to evaporate.
Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding cooling.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
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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. A guidance document will be emailed.
Code 2-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A chlorine 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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Not serious
Core
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
Flour is 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
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall above the dishwasher has paint that is peeling off in a section that is approximately 2 feet wide.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 13, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Steaks are stored over butter in the walk in cooler.
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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The kitchen dishwasher is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 10 PPM.
Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING
The Person in Charge (PIC) does not utilize proper cooling methods cooling.
Correction: The person in charge will receive training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
SHELLSTOCK, MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION - TAG KEPT 90-DAYS
Shellstock record keeping system does not exist for mussels.
Correction: Shellstock tags shall be retained for 90 days using an approved record keeping system.
Code 3-203.12 (C) (1)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Buttermillk in turboair cooler is not 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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)
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no 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)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Potatoes are stored on the floor in the WIC.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
Source: Buffalo County Health Department. History last read Oct 8, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.