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The Mug

N9505 THUNDERBIRD LN, Merrillan, WI 54754 · Jackson County

13cited violations
4serious tier
4inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025262
2024152

Inspections

  1. Mar 5, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • 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)

    • 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

  2. Jun 26, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

  3. Jun 26, 2025 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

  4. Apr 16, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

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.