The Mug
N9505 THUNDERBIRD LN, Merrillan, WI 54754 · Jackson County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Jackson County Public Health
- License / ID
- HKRZ-CRAHYQ
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (630) 460-5013 ext. Cindy
- Official record
- Jackson County Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Inspections
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Mar 5, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
Food cutting surfaces of both prep coolers is getting scored and scratched preventing effective cleaning.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 26, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Observed raw fish and sausage over ready to eat foods in WIC.
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. Corrected on site: staff rearranged cooler racks so that raw fish and sausage are no longer above ready to eat foods.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
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. Staff state the company is on the way to service machine.
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
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of WIC are soiled with food debris encouraging growth of mold.
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
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED
Cavity or door seals of microwave are soiled.
Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.
Code 4-602.12 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jun 26, 2025 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of WIC are soiled with food debris encouraging growth of mold.
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
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED
Cavity or door seals of microwave are soiled.
Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.
Code 4-602.12 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Apr 16, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Eggs stored over RTE foods in True 3 Door Cooler. Corrected during inspection.
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
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER
Raw chicken, pork and beef stored in incorrect order in WIC. Chicken and pork stored over beef roasts. Store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination.
Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Meat slicer and inside of ice machine is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Increase cleaning frequency to maintain a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of ceiling is soiled with dust and debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED
Cavity or door seals of microwave are soiled.
Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.
Code 4-602.12 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
Source: Jackson County Public Health. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.