Better Together Cafe
1301 N CHICAGO AVE, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 · Milwaukee County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals - Simple TCS)
- Inspected by
- Environmental Health Consortium (Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St. Francis)
- License / ID
- CMAL-C3BJCZ
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (414) 795-7320
- Official record
- Environmental Health Consortium (Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St. Francis) inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Aug 17, 2026 Routine · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice scooper was improperly stored with handle in contact with ice.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended or on a clean surface. Owner discussed violation with staff to correct.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
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Sep 2, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Dec 3, 2024 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Sep 3, 2024 Routine · 2 core
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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: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED - FROZEN FOOD
2 door freezer was out of order
Correction: Adjust procedures so that food that is frozen in a freezer is maintained frozen while being stored.
Code 3-501.11
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Not serious
Core
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Dec 26, 2023 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Oct 30, 2023 Follow Up · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The paint in the customer restroom is peeling.
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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Not serious
Core
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Aug 14, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - REPAIRED TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
The hot water faucet is not working
Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the Department of safety and professional services for follow up.
Code 5-205.15 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
The Maytag freezer is not easily moveable or six inches off the floor.
Correction: Ensure the Maytage freezer is easily moveable or six inches off the floor.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The paint in the customer restroom is peeling.
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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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floor by the sandwich prep area is soiled.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
Source: Environmental Health Consortium (Cudahy, South Milwaukee, St. Francis). History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.