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Riverfront Cafe

1317 N HIGH ST, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 · Jefferson County

34cited violations
8serious tier
4inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026192
20252114
20241142

Inspections

  1. Feb 5, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 4 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

  2. Mar 4, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  3. Feb 4, 2025 Routine · 4 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 5 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

  4. Jan 23, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 9 core, 4 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

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.