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Sam's Club #8167

6705 S 27 ST, Franklin, WI 53132 · Milwaukee County

40cited violations
8serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Complex)
Inspected by
City of Franklin Health Department
License / ID
LSZI-95WNXQ
Status
Permitted
Official record
City of Franklin Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261142
20251155
20231111

Inspections

  1. Jan 21, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 9 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw rotisserie chickens are noted stored above ready to eat immitation crab and other fish products..

      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

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MECHANICAL WAREWASHING HOT WATER EXPOSURE TIME

      Sanitization rinse in high-temperature dishmachine does not register a minimum 71°C (160°F) on the irreversible temperature indicator. The maximum temperature reached on the irreversible thermomter was 157.6 after running three cycles.

      Correction: Adjust exposure time to hot water sanitization rinse so utensils reach a minimum surface temperature of 160°F.

      Code 4-703.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES

      A functioning handwashing sink not provided in chicken prep room. The handsink that is in this space is not functional

      Correction: Install a functioning handwashing sink.

      Code 5-203.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility in chicken room and bakery observed to have hoses and sprayers terminating in them during inspection.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling in a dispenser or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in Demo area and chicken room for hand drying.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling in a dispenser or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core

      WASHING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

      Lemons in HMS area are being cut without being washed first.

      Correction: Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in READY−TO−EAT form.

      Code 3-302.15 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD PREPARATION

      Produce in HMS and Demo area are subject to potential contamination by washing in the wash compartment of the warewash sink. The Produce Max is connected to this sink.

      Correction: Remove food from this location or provide alternate methods to protect food from contamination.

      Code 3-305.14

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

      The ceiling of the exhaust ventilation hood system in the rotisserie area is noated with excessive condensation and dripping onto equipment and potentially food and utensils.

      Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.

      Code 4-204.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD PREPARATION SINK

      Significant food preparation is occurring without the use of a food preparation sink in the HMS area. Staff noted washing grapes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries. A food prep sink must be installed in this area.

      Correction: A food preparation sink shall be provided for significant food preparation or in instances where food preparation is occurring below the flood level rim of a sink compartment such as thawing or vegetable washing.

      Code 4-301.16

    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

      An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

      Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

      Code 4-302.13 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      The soaker for racks in chicken room is not maintained in good repair and the seal is coming off in the back of the cover.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

      Food−contact surfaces of rotisserie racks have encrusted soil accumulations. These pieces of equipment must be throughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Operator reports one of the ovens used to clean these racks is not working currently and a work order is in place to repair. Only two racks are being used currently until oven repair is complete

      Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The hot water faucet in the Demo area is not maintained in good repair. Hot water faucet is not able to be operated

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at juice area handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

  2. Mar 11, 2025 Routine · 5 priority, 4 priority foundation, 6 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      In the meat walk-in cooler, boxes of raw chicken are stored above immitation crab meat.

      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

      Fresh squeezed orange juice is cold held in a container of ice and parts of the juice are up to 60°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. If using ice to cold hold, make sure to use an ice water bath and submerge bottles into the bath so that juice stays under 41 degrees F. Juice was moved to a refrigerator during inspection.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The quaternary sanitizer is not at approved concentrations in the chicken room (500 PPM), meat room (0 PPM), or in spray bottles in the sample room (0 PPM and 500 PPM).

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Use test strips to ensure correct concentration.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

      Marketguard 121 Ultra Chlorinated cleaner is being used in the chicken room on food prep tables and other surfaces. After reviewing information, Marketguard is not an approved chemical for food contact surfaces, as it states it must be rinsed off.

      Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Discontinue using this product on food preparation areas. Use only chemicals and cleaners that are approved for food contact surfaces.

      Code 7-204.11

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - FIRST AID SUPPLIES - STORED

      In bakery, first aid supplies are stored on a shelf above frostings and boxes of gloves.

      Correction: First aid supplies shall be kept in a container and stored to prevent contamination of food and equipment. First aid kids were moved to a different location during the inspection.

      Code 7-208.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration in the sample room.

      Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink in bakery is unavailable for proper handwashing, due to a cart blocking it.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink accessible at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Cart was moved during inspection.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      Paper towel dispensers are jammed at multiple handwashing sinks throughout kitchens (chicken room, bakery, sample room, juice area), and paper towels are not being dispensed.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Paper towels were provided during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - SEGREGATION AND LOCATION OF DISTRESSED MERCHANDISE

      Ground beef in walk-in meat cooler that is being held for return is stored adjacent to other food items intended for use.

      Correction: Store all distressed food items in designated areas which are separate from other food, equipment, utensils and single-use items. Beef was moved during inspection.

      Code 6-404.11

    • Not serious Core

      VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

      The exhaust ventilation hood system in the chicken area has condensation, some grease accumulation, and pieces of caulk that are falling down.

      Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.

      Code 4-204.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD PREPARATION SINK

      Significant food preparation is occurring in HMS without the use of a food preparation sink or food preparation is occurring below the flood level rim of a sink compartment.

      Correction: A food preparation sink shall be provided for significant food preparation or in instances where food preparation is occurring below the flood level rim of a sink compartment such as thawing or vegetable washing. During the inspection, there was discussion about food prep sink options. Determine if an approved prep sink will be installed in the HMS kitchen area or if all produce will be washed in

      Code 4-301.16

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

      Food−contact surfaces of rotisserie chicken racks have encrusted food accumulations.

      Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS AND COATINGS

      Corner protective piece on wall near rotisserie chicken cooking area is missing and is not smooth and cleanable.

      Correction: Provide wall and ceiling coverings that are smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

      Code 6-201.16

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink in juice area or in restrooms that some employees are using (same as customer restrooms).

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of pests is seen near bags of rice and flour products in the customer area.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  3. Dec 13, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 7 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - FIRST AID SUPPLIES - STORED

      First aid supplies stored above clean single-use gloves in the bakery and above clean aprons in the meat department.

      Correction: First aid supplies shall be kept in a container and stored to prevent contamination of food and equipment. Kits and aprons were moved during the inspection.

      Code 7-208.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Cloth gloves for handling rotisserie chicken are visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Wash cloth gloves on a routine basis.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sinks in Meat Department processing room are blocked by storage racks and floor care items.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Keep area around all handsinks open and accessible for handwashing. Items were moved during the inspection.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying in the bakery.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Papertowels were provided at handsink during the inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD PREPARATION SINK

      Significant food preparation is occurring without the use of a food preparation sink in the HMS room. Food is being washed below the flood rim of the sink.

      Correction: A food preparation sink shall be provided for significant food preparation or in instances where food preparation is occurring below the flood level rim of a sink compartment such as thawing or vegetable washing.

      Code 4-301.16

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR AND CALIBRATION - UTENSILS

      Knives in meat department are rusty.

      Correction: Replace or have defective utensil repaired. Knives were discarded during inspection.

      Code 4-502.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

      Food−contact surfaces of rotisserie chicken racks has encrusted soil accumulations, even after going through the sanitize cycle on the cooking equipment.

      Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment. Or provide information from the equipment manufacturer that cleaning procedures are being properly followed.

      Code 4-601.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      Cold water at warewashing sinks in chicken rotisserie kitchen and meat kitchen has been turned off.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Both hot and cold water need to be accessible at all times for warewashing. Cold water was restored to both kitchens during the inspection.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a hole or gap along the bottom of the back door, which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at employee restroom handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Sign provided during the inspection.

      Code 6-301.14

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The door to the room for prepping rotisserie chickens is soiled.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

Source: City of Franklin Health Department. History last read Oct 8, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.