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Blend Coffee And Cocktails

7044 S BALLPARK DR, Franklin, WI 53132 · Milwaukee County

50cited violations
10serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Simple)
Inspected by
City of Franklin Health Department
License / ID
ACRY-BVJM3J
Status
Permitted
Official record
City of Franklin Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262195
20252194
20231121

Inspections

  1. May 11, 2026 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Magic Chef refrigerator is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Do not store any temperature controlled food or drink items in this refrigerator, since it is unapproved equipment. Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

  2. May 4, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 8 priority foundation, 5 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Whipped cream in Magic Chef refrigerator in the bar is at 47°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Discontinue storing temperature controlled foods in this refrigerator. Whipped cream was moved to an approved refrigerator during the inspection.

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

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Cold brew coffee is being stored at room temp for 14 hours when procedures state to place in the refrigerator.

      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 Corrected on site

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

      The quat sanitizer in a bucket 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. Sanitizer in bucket was changed out during inspection and is now at 200 PPM.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Various cleaners and chemicals such as stainless steel cleaner, Pledge, and rubbing alcohol are stored on shelf above cold brew coffee and clean dishes.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - MEDICINE - LABELED AND STORED

      Employee medicine (ibuprofen) located in bar area stored with disposable cups.

      Correction: Label all employee medicine and properly store the medicine to prevent contamination of food and equipment.

      Code 7-207.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment, as the hot water dish machine is not reaching hot enough temps, quat in the sanitizer bucket is too weak, and staff is not aware about using test strips or an irreversible thermometer to check concentrations or temperatures.

      Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed.

      Code 2-103.11 (K)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided food safety training to employees on cold brew coffee requirements.

      Correction: The person in charge shall provide food safety training to employees on cold brew coffee preparation, storage, and date marking.

      Code 2-103.11 (N)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

      Date marking on cold brew coffee is 4/24/26-5/7/26.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Datemarking was changed during the inspection.

      Code 3-501.17 (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

      Baking sheet for Turbo Chef oven has a hole.

      Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

      Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations for the Array Quat Clean sanitizer.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER SANITIZATION TEMPERATURES

      Water temperature for the sanitization rinse in the high temperature warewashing machine is 137-150° F.

      Correction: Adjust the water temperature so the hot water is between 160° and 194 °F or have the unit serviced immediately. Food establishment shall cease operations unless alternative warewashing is available.

      Code 4-501.112

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Ice machine is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink is unavailable for proper handwashing and is blocked by a bucket of sanitizer.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Sanitizer was moved during the inspection.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Scoops for powders and teas are stored in the item with the handle touching the food.

      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 Corrected on site

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces are stored on countertop and have no sanitizer detected on them.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Cloths were placed in bucket of sanitizer during the inspection.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      There is a wiping down cloth that is draped across the interior of the ice machine and is touching ice.

      Correction: Discard food item. Remove cloth from ice machine.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Magic Chef refrigerator is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Do not store any temperature controlled food or drink items in this refrigerator, since it is unapproved equipment. Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      The front door to the establishment is propped open.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

  3. Apr 15, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

  4. Mar 17, 2025 Routine · 4 priority, 3 priority foundation, 10 core, 5 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE

      Cookies are being sold and are obtained from an unapproved source.

      Correction: Discard foods from unapproved source. Do not sell any foods or beverages from unlicensed facilities.

      Code 3-201.11 (A)

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Carafes of skim milk and half and half are cold held at 47.7 and 59°F.

      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

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

      The SmartPower sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0-1.17PPM.

      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

      Peroxide Multi Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant is being used in the food establishment on food contact surfaces and is not approved for such use.

      Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Discontinue using immediately and replace with an approved sanitizer.

      Code 7-204.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

      Cold brew coffee, egg patties, and cheese are not date marked once the container was opened.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

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

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

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      A scoop for ice is stored with the handle touching ice and another ice scoop is being stored directly on top of the ice machine.

      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

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on table tops with no residue of sanitizer detected.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Refrigerator for cold brew keg is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. Thermometer was placed in the refrigerator during the inspection.

      Code 4-204.112 (B)

    • 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 Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Chest freezer is not maintained in good repair, as it has extensive ice build up.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The milk refrigerator and the cold brew refrigerator are not cleaned on a frequent basis..

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light bulb in the walk in cooler is not working.

      Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of fruit flies is seen near bar warewash sinks.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The floor underneath the warewashing sinks in the bar has spilled liquids

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The ice bin drain and the sink drain in the bar have excessive mold and slime build up.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  5. Dec 12, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 5 priority foundation, 6 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      Employee observed not washing hands after being in customer area sweeping the floor and returing to food/drink preparation area to take an order and make a customer's drink.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ASSIGNMENT

      There is no designated person in charge (PIC) available at the time of inspection.

      Correction: A person in charge shall be provided on premises at all times during hours of operation. During inspection, employee called PIC to come to establishment.

      Code 2-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

      Turbo chef cooking trays are heavily worn with cracks/breaks in the edges; cooking trays are falling apart and are no longer cleanable.

      Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks. Replace with new cooking trays.

      Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Interior and exterior of ice machine is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink in back kitchen is blocked by storage of a box of cup lids.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Box was moved during inspection to allow for handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

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

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

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Scoop in bar ice bin was improperly stored with handle touching ice.

      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. Scoop was repositioned during inspection to have handle up out of ice.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces stored on counter tops.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Bucket of sanitizer was set up during the inspection.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Dish machine is leaking water onto floor and is not maintained in good repair.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

      Cutting board on prep cooler top has much scratching and scoring that makes it hard to clean.

      Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.

      Code 4-501.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

      Boxes of single-use cups, lids, and plastic cups are stored on the ground. Additionally, dish machine is leaking and contaminating the box of clean plastic cups .

      Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor. Items were moved during the inspection.

      Code 4-903.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the walk-in cooler is too dim, as light bulb is not working.

      Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas. Replace light bulb to have functioning light.

      Code 6-303.11

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.