Riverfront Cafe
1317 N HIGH ST, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · Jefferson County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QWPX2
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (920) .56-5070
- Official record
- Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
Inspections
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Feb 5, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw eggs stored above hasbrowns in prep cooler. Bread stored under eggs in the walk-in cooler.
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
Repeat
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Numerous containers of food product not provided with a date marks throughout establishment.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE
No hot water available at rest room handwashing sinks.
Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.
Code 5-202.12 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Numnerous conatiners of food product were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered throughout coolers in establishment.
Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
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Not serious
Core
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
Food containers throughout the establishment are not provided with labels of contents.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code 3-302.12
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Spoon submerged in container of nutella.
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
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
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 - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH
Cardboard used as a shelf liner for pans above oven.
Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.
Code 4-201.11
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - SHELLS - USE LIMITATIONS
Single service sour cream, etc. containers are observed being used again after initial use.
Correction: Discard shells after initial use.
Code 4-502.14
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Mar 4, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Feb 4, 2025 Routine · 4 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 5 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw eggs stored over soups in the 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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Raw eggs stored on counterop at room temperature.
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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Serious
Priority
Repeat
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Food items throughout the restaurant are not provided with a date mark. Orange Juice in the waitress prep cooler has exceeded its datemark.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The [LTE 3000] is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at [0] PPM.
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
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Kithchen Handwashing sink cold water handle is broken and not in good repair.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Numerous food items in coolers thoughout the establishment were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.
Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Soup storage containers are not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS
Single use containers such as peanut butter, nuttella, and suace container are observed being reused.
Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.
Code 4-502.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall behind above back prep area is no longer smooth and washable, Corner between dish machine and ice machine is damaged and no longer smooth/washable.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - HANDWASHING FACILITES - EQUIPPED
Right sink the in womens restroom does not have proper flow of water.
Correction: Fix the sink to allow for proper handwashing.
Code 8-301.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jan 23, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 9 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Milk in walk-in cooler has exceeded its date mark or is not provided with a date mark.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION
A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain from the ice machine.
Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Remove the direct connection.
Code 5-402.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WHERE TO WASH
Employee observed washing hands in an food preparation sink.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.
Code 2-301.15
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Food items throughout all coolers are missing datemarks.
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
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
Working containers of sanitizer not labeled with common name of product.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.
Code 7-102.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Food items in containers throughout all coolers were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.
Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Spoon stored in apple pie filling containers has its handle in contact with the food product.
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
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Onions in the walk-in cooler and boxes of food product in the walk-in freezer are stored on the floor.
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 CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Plastic storage containers used for soup are not NSF/ANSI certified.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS
Single use food storage containers observed being reused.
Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.
Code 4-502.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces portions of the ice machine interior are soiled.
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
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
Door at the back of the kitchen has a gap onlong the base of the door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at kitchen handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Serious
Priority
Source: Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.