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Restaurant: Eric's Porter Haus
Address: 229 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone: (262) 542-1300
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 3, 2010

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Designate a handwash sink.
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 08 A** : 5-203.11 Handsink.C
(A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C), at least 1 handsink, a number of handsinks necessary
for their convenient use by FOOD EMPLOYEES in areas specified under § 5-204.11,
and not fewer than the number of handsinks required by LAW shall be provided.
(B) If APPROVED and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the FOOD operations involved, automatic handwashing facilities may be
substituted for handsinks in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that has at least one handsink.
(C) If APPROVED, when FOOD exposure is limited and handsinks are not conveniently available,
such as in some MOBILE or TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS or at some VENDING
MACHINE LOCATIONS, FOOD EMPLOYEES may use chemically treated towelettes for handwashing.
Ex. Slicer, storage shelves, cooking area[grill], etc.
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 14 F**: 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.C
(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch.
(B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of
encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
(C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of
dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
Food items in walkin cooler[ie cooked meat]
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 21 A**: WFC 3501.17 and 3-501.18 Ready to eat potentially hazardous food prepared on-site or opened from a
commercial container is being held for more than 24 hours without being marked with an expiration date.
Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated at 5�°C (41�°F) or less, for more than 24 hours in a food establishment
shall be marked at the time of preparation to indicate that the food shall be consumed or sold within 7 calendar days or less from the day that
the food is prepared, including the day of preparation.
Spray bottles stored above service area and stored by clean glasses at bar.
**Critical Violation 26 C** : 7-201.11 Separation.C
POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE
ARTICLES by:
(A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS by spacing or partitioning; and
(B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE
ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and SANITIZERS that are stored in WAREWASHING areas for availability
and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE
ARTICLES.
The floor under and behind equipment needs cleaning.
Wall tiles that are missing or cracked need to be replaced.
Some gaskets missing from shields.
Violation 53 Q: 6-501.11 Repairing.
The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Violation 53 R: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
(A) The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
(B) Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such
as after closing. This requirement does not apply to cleaning that is necessary due to a
spill or other accident.

Machine-chlorine sanitizer-100ppm-strips available
3 compt sink-chlorine
Bar-3 compt sink-chlorine
Temperatures
single door cooler 34f
double door cooler 36f
salad cooler 34f, inserts 41f
walkin cooler 34f
freezer 0fx2
ice cream freezer 1f
chest freezer 0f
bar cooler 40f
Discussed risk factors

Follow up of critical items
1. Handwash sink has been designated.
2. Datemarking has been reviewed and items are marked with production date.
3. Somme of the cleaning has been done.

Hand wash sink not noted supplied, also designate hand wash sink
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 08 D**: 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.
Each handsink or group of 2 adjacent handsinks shall be provided with a supply of hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 08 E** : 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision.
Each handsink or group of adjacent handsinks shall be provided with:
(A) Individual, disposable towels; or
(B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel.
Walkin cooler- eggs are stored on top shelf above ready to eat items, soup containers not covered.
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 13 A**. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.C
(A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by:
(1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, PREPARATION, holding, and display
from:
(a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw
READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as vegetables, and
(b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD;
(2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from
each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, PREPARATION, holding, and display by:
(a) Using separate EQUIPMENT for each type, or
(b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and
(c) PREPARING each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas;
Ex. Storage surfaces and shelves[kitchen area], slicer outside of equipment, steamtable wells,
Soda gun, etc.
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 14 F**: 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.C
(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch.
(B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of
encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
(C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of
dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
The cooked ready-to-eat meat items in walkin cooler; dressings if prepared on site.
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 21 A**: WFC 3501.17 and 3-501.18 Ready to eat potentially hazardous food prepared on-site or opened from a
commercial container is being held for more than 24 hours without being marked with an expiration date. Label
Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held refrigerated at 5�°C (41�°F) or less, for more than 24 hours in a food establishment
shall be marked at the time of preparation to indicate that the food shall be consumed or sold within 7 calendar days or less from the day that
the food is prepared, including the day of preparation.
Any personnel that area working with food [salads, scooping out product]
Violation 38 D: 2-402.11 Effectiveness.
(A) Except as provided in ¶ (B), FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats,
hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are
designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
(B) This section does not apply to FOOD EMPLOYEES such as counter staff who only serve
BEVERAGES and wrapped or PACKAGED FOODS, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a
minimal RISK of contaminating exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
The floor by dish area is in disrepair and wall area in grill area is missing tiles.
Violation 53 Q: 6-501.11 Repairing.
The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Violation 53 R: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. The floor under and behind equipment noted with debris build-up.
(A) The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
(B) Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such
as after closing. This requirement does not apply to cleaning that is necessary due to a
spill or other accident.

Complaint re: Handwashing activity in bar area; concern about moldy lettuce and bread and overall cleanliness.
Machine-chlorine rinse-100ppm
3 compt sink used for handwashing-handwash sink not designated at this time
Food prep sink-designate
Temperatures-walkin cooler 34f
salad cooler 36f
Upright cooler[2 door] 37f
upright single door 39f
Discussed complaint with manager at time of inspection. The bar area has 2 sets of sinks, one is used for handwashing and wiping cloth
storage. The kitchen area practices were discussed with chef.

Kitchen- storage surfaces, under prep and work tables, outside of equipment.
Violation 47 A**: 4-601.11 Equipment, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces
(C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of
dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
Violation 53 Q: 6-501.11 Repairing. Floor tiles in kitchen. Wall tiles in kitchen
The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Violation 53 R: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
(A) The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
(B) Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such
as after closing. This requirement does not apply to cleaning that is necessary due to a
spill or other accident.
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 06 C**: 2-301.14 When to Wash.C Any one handling food
FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified
under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD PREPARATION including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and
unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE- USE ARTICLES and:
(A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions
of arms;
(B) After using the toilet room;
(C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in ¶
2-403.11(B);
(D) Except as specified in ¶ 2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or
disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking;
(E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS;
(F) During FOOD PREPARATION, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks;
(G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD;
(H) Before putting on gloves for working with FOOD; and
(I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

Follow up of critical items
8D- A handwash sink has been designated and supplied with soap and towels.
13A The eggs have been stored on bottom shelf below readt to eat items. The containers have been covered.
14f Some of the cleaning has been done but attention is needed to a regular scheduled routine.
21A Datemarking is being observed with production dates being used.
The kitchen floor and wall cleaning and maintainance needs to be completed ; will follow up in a month. The violations on previous routine
inspection.

Ex. Slicer, hot wells, storage surfaces, area by grill, equipment handles, etc.
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 14 F**: 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.C
(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch.
(B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of
encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
(C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of
dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
Flies/fruit flies noted.
**Critical Violation 36 A**. WFC 6-202.15 Openings to the outside not protected against the entrance of insects and rodents. Openings to the
outside shall be protected against the entrance of insects and rodents by tight-fitting and self-closing doors, closed windows, screening,
controlled air currents, or other means. Screening materials may not be less than 16 mesh to the inch.
Breading by cooking area. Potatoes by steamer.
Violation 37 E: 3-305.11 Food Storage.
(A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C), FOOD shall be protected from contamination by
storing the FOOD:
(1) In a clean, dry location;
(2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and
(3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
(B) FOOD in PACKAGES and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches)
above the floor on case lot handling EQUIPMENT as specified under § 4-204.122.
(C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in waterproof containers such as bottles
or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not
exposed to floor moisture
Cooler shelves-several are very rusty. Wood and formica surfaces that are worn. Plastic containers made for single use.
**Critical Violation 45 L**: 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces.C Defrost freezer
(A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be:
(1) SMOOTH;
(2) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections;
(3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices;
(4) Finished to have SMOOTH welds and joints; and
(5) Except as specified in ¶ (B), accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the
following methods:
(a) Without being disassembled,
(b) By disassembling without the use of tools, or
(c) By easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to
maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end
wrenches, and Allen wrenches.
(B) Subparagraph (A)(5) does not apply to cooking oil storage tanks, distribution lines for
cooking oils, or BEVERAGE syrup lines or tubes.
The floor in kitchen has worn areas. Wall areas that are cracked. End caps on several light shields.
Violation 53 Q: 6-501.11 Repairing.
The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
Violation 53 R: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Floor and walls under and behind equipment.
(A) The PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
(B) Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such
as after closing. This requirement does not apply to cleaning that is necessary due to a
spill or other accident.
Violation 53 X: 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter.
The PREMISES shall be free of:
(A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such
as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and
(B) Litter.
There is a buger slection on menu
**Critical Violation 23 A**: WFC 3-603.11 If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw,
undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-
eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and
reminder, as specified in (B) and (C), using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other
effective written means.
(B) DISCLOSURE shall include:
(1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell
(raw oysters)”, and “raw-egg Caesar salad”;
(2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that
states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain)
raw or undercooked ingredients, such as “animal foods that are ordered rare or
medium rare may be undercooked and will only be served on consumers request”;
or
(3) Identification of the specific animal derived foods in question, (i.e. steaks, hamburgers,
eggs, Caesar salad dressing, etc.) in the footnote that states that the
items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients,
such as “rare or medium rare hamburgers may be undercooked and only served
on consumer’s request”.
(C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a
footnote that states:
(1) Regarding the consumption of raw or undercooked animal products, written
information is available upon request;
(2) Whether dining out or preparing food at home, consuming raw or undercooked
meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne
illness; or
(3) Whether dining out or preparing food at home, consuming raw or undercooked
meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness,
especially if you have certain medical conditions.

3 compt sink-contains handwash sink and food prep sink
Dish machine-chlorine sanitizer-NSU
Bar sink-3 compt-Iodine
Temperatures
walkin cooler 33f
2 door cooler 38f
upright cooler 41f
small cooler 38f
salad cooler 40f, insert 42f
bar cooler 41f
freezer[lower] 0f
Discussed risk factors

Complaint re: becoming ill after eating
Customer and family ate here on Oct. 30th @ 7:30pm. The customer became ill later in the evening. On site visit, spoke with owner, he gave
me info re: orders for the day. There were 6 orders of escargot and 2 of pike.
The escargot is a precooked product[Consul brand from Vega trading Co-NY]-placed in oven cooked with butter/garlic. The fish is frozen and
baked in oven @ 350f. Potato is baked served with butter. The cooler temperatures were between 35f-39f.
Handwashing is being performed and gloves are worn.
No other calls from this day. No ill employees noted.

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Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

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Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

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Take-out:

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