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5133 S 108TH ST, Hales Corners, WI 53130 · Milwaukee County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 19 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 30, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
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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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Sep 11, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 8 priority foundation, 8 core, 9 repeat
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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
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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)
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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
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 13, 2025 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Dec 30, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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Serious
Priority
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Nov 20, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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.