Northern Lites
4738 STATE HWY 70, Florence, WI 54121 · Florence County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Florence County Health Department
- License / ID
- AKOG-D7FNKA
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 528-5285
- Official record
- Florence County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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Aug 3, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided on ice machine discharge line.
Correction: Provide an air gap at least 2" on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS
Date marking method for food items in bar and kitchen is inadequate. Maintain consistent date marking process for all food items not used w/in 24 hrs.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY
Thermometer measuring ambient air is not provided in two Frigidaire units in basement.
Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.
Code 4-203.12
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (asterisk by burgers) on menu.
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 approved or 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
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of fan in walk-in cooler is soiled with 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 1, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
Air gap provided on food prep sink does not comply with Wisconsin Uniform Plumbing Code..
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply that meets SPS 381.
Code 5-202.13
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PIC
Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the responsibility of the person in charge when food employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness.
Correction: Obtain training on responsibility of the person in charge when employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)
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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 90 days (due 10/30/2024).
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or 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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Serious
Priority
Source: Florence 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.