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5133 S 108TH ST, Hales Corners, WI 53130 · Milwaukee County

29cited violations
4serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Hales Corners Health Department
License / ID
CTEY-C99N3R
Status
Permitted
Phone
(414) 442-1010
Official record
Hales Corners Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20253192
2024161
2023141

Inspections

  1. Sep 30, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

      The consumer advisory is missing from menu for burgers. Also there is no disclosure statement (an asterisk, linking the advisory to specific menu items).

      Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

      Code 3-603.11 (B)

  2. Sep 11, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 8 priority foundation, 8 core, 9 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      WHEN TO WASH

      During entire exercise (approximately 2 hours) neither inspector or WDATCP standard observed any employee wash hands.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler were cold held at [57-62°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)

    • 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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      PERSON IN CHARGE - COOLING METHODS

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring the proper methods for rapidly cooling food.

      Correction: The person in charge shall ensure proper methods for the rapid cooling of food and that routine monitoring of food temperatures is conducted during the cooling process.

      Code 2-103.11 (H)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods are observed for potatoes/soups. ZCooling log is used but only indicated temperature after cooking and when it reached 70F. No time was written on log.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      While food items had date stickers on them, I was given different information as for when foods are discarded or used.

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

      The consumer advisory is missing from menu for burgers. Also there is no disclosure statement (an asterisk, linking the advisory to specific menu items).

      Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

      Code 3-603.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Stainless steel "sleeves" used at malt machine were visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      The stainless divider next to hand wash sink is loose and interferes with ability to properly wash hamds.

      Correction: Repair this divider.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Spray bottle of cleaner not labelled.

      Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core

      EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

      Employee was observed eating in the kitchen area.

      Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating.

      Code 2-401.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - PROTECTING FOOD CONTAINERS

      Eggs stored on top of trash can in kitchen. Ice build up/condensation dripping in freezer.

      Correction: Protect foods during storage.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (6)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Spoons for malts were stored in cup of stagnant water.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on work counter/cutting boards/counters.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Buckets of soup on floor of walk-in cooler.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

      Counter near malt station has chipped formica. Also wall/counter behind has exposed wood, etc.

      Correction: Discard equipment and utensils that are not: corrosion resistant, durable, able to withstand repeated warewashing, smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and resistant to pitting, scratching, scoring or decomposition.

      Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Several areas noted: -ice build up inside walk-in freezer -wall/shelf area across from walk-in cooler

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Wall and underside of floor in basement has excess grease from deep fryers above. This area must be thoroughly cleaned with degreaser to eliminate source of food for insects/roaches.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  3. Jan 13, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  4. Dec 30, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Mayo/hot dogs/peppers in 2 door prep cooler is cold held at 43-44°F. Also ham in 2 door cooler was 43F.

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Chili inside walk-in cooler is not date marked. Properly date mark all ready-to-eat foods that are not going to be used within 24 hours.

      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)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter tops/prep tables, etc.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - WOOD, USE LIMITATION

      Wood between grill and steam unit.

      Correction: Remove wood used for food contact surfaces unless otherwise approved for use.

      Code 4-101.17

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The following areas are soiled: -top/doors of old mug chiller -door handles/latch of prep cooler on cook line -shelves in prep area -under grill -areas of floor and walls are soiled (clean as needed) -table/cardboard in basement root beer area

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of drain flies near floor drain in basement. Belle City pest control serviced establishment on 12/26/24.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Notify pest control service of drain flies. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  5. Nov 20, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Small bottlesof sanitizer stored on shelves in server area.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Ham and other ready to eat foods notproperly 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)

    • Not serious Core

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counters, etc.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Use a sanitizer bucket at front counter, prep area and cook line.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The following areas are soiled: -shelves on cook line -small table next to stove -inside/outside of 2 door coolers -floor of walk-in cooler

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

Source: Hales Corners 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.