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Restaurant: O'Donoghues Irish Pub
Address: 13225 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, WI 53122
Phone: (262) 641-2730
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Dec 13, 2010

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Noted some cases of food stored on the walk in freezer floor. Store all food items 6 inches off of floor.
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
Observed frozen meat thawing on top of the dryer in the basement. Meat was removed and put in walk in cooler to complete thawing.
Thaw by one of the approved methods listed below.
Violation 33 B: 3-501.13 Thawing.
Except as specified in ¶ (D), POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be thawed:
(A) Under refrigeration that maintains the FOOD temperature at 5oC (41oF) or less, as specified in Subparagraph 3-501.16(A)(2); or
(B) Completely submerged under running water:
(1) At a water temperature of 70 degrees F or below,
(2) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow,
and
(3) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of READY-TO-EAT FOOD to
rise above 5oC (41oF), as specified in Subparagraph 3-501.16(A)(2), or
(4) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal FOOD
requiring cooking as specified under ¶ 3-401.11(A) or (B) to be above 5oC (41oF) as
specified in Subparagraph 3-501.16(A)(2), for more than 4 hours including:
(a) The time the FOOD is exposed to the running water and the time needed for
PREPARATION for cooking, or
(b) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the FOOD temperature to 5oC
(41oF) as specified in Subparagraph 3-501.16(A)(2);
(C) As part of a cooking PROCESS if the FOOD that is frozen is:
(1) Cooked as specified under ¶ 3-401.11(A) or (B) or § 3-401.12, or
(2) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking
EQUIPMENT, with no interruption in the PROCESS; or
(D) Using any procedure if a portion of frozen READY-TO-EAT FOOD is thawed and PREPARED for immediate service in response to an individual
CONSUMER’S order.
Mary Ratajewski held the food manager certificate in the past, but is no longer employed at this establishment. You must provide one
certified food manager at this establishment. See below information.
Each licensed regular restaurant and retail food processing facility conducting meal service activities in the state of Wisconsin must have at
least one manager or operator who is certified in food protection practices. (1) A new food establishment (regular restaurant or a retail food
processor) or a food establishment under going a change of operator after February 1, 2001 shall have a certified food manager within 90 days of
the initial day of operation or provide documentation that they are scheduled within three (3) months to take and pass an approved examination
as specified. (WI State Statutes Chapter 254.71, and section 12-201.11, HFS 196, Restaurants, Wisconsin Administrative Code). Certification
requires that the restaurant permit holder or manager pass one of four state approved exams which tests basic knowledge of food protection
practices. Prepackaged-off premise, temporary and "special organizations serving meals" restaurant operations and food establishments only
processing non-potentially hazardous food or not processing are exempt from this requirement. Certification involves a) taking and passing an
approved exam and b) applying for state certification. After the exam is taken and passed, the individual must apply for state certification by
submitting all of the following: Proof of passing one of the exams with an official written statement/document from the testing organization; a
check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of Health and Family Services; and a completed application. The "Food Manager's
Certificate" expires five years after the date of issue, and may be renewed if the certified manager successfully completes a recertification
training course. You may obtain information about courses and exams from the following organizations: Wisconsin Restaurant Association, 608-
270-9950; Tavern League of Wisconsin, 608-270-8591; Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), 262-691-5254; Milwaukee Area Technical College,
414-297-7462; Gasser and Associates, 608-267-7189; Food Concepts, Inc., 608-831-5006; and Associated Management Services (NAI), 608-742-5054.

Gloves are worn when handling ready to eat foods
Consumer advisory is on the menus
Dishwasher 50 ppm, plus prewash sink, plus food prep sink, plus handwash sink
Bar dishwasher at 50 ppm, plus handwash sink
Banquet bar 4 compartment sink, most glassware goes back to main kitchen dishwasher./
Temperatures recorded;
True cooler 40 f
True freezer 14 f
Chili 168 f
Soup 165 f
Hamburgers on grill 185 f
Grill line cooler 40 f, upper line/dressing 41 f
Bar cooler 34 f
Walk in cooler 34 f
Beer reach in cooler 34 f
Walk in freezer -3 f

The chlorinator in the bar is not operating properly. It should be able to dispense at least 50 ppm of chlorine. Repairman will be
called.
**CDC Risk Factor Violation 14 D**: 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH,
Concentration, and Hardness.C
A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at
exposure times specified under ¶ 4-703.11(C) shall be APPROVED as specified in §
7-204.11; shall be used in accordance with approved manufacturer’s label use instructions;
and shall be used as follows:
(A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and
pH of the solution as listed in the following chart;
MinimumConcentration Minimum Temperature
mg/L pH 10 or less, degrees F pH 8 or less, degrees F
25 (120) (120)
50 (100) ( 75)
100 ( 55) ( 55)
(B) An iodine solution shall have a:
(1) Minimum temperature of 24oC (75oF),
(2) pH of 5.0 or less or a pH no higher than the level for which the manufacturer specifies
the solution is effective, and
(3) Concentration between 12.5 mg/L and 25 mg/L;
(C) A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall:
(1) Have a minimum temperature of 24oC (75oF),
(2) Have a concentration indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the
labeling, and
(3) Be used only in water with 500 mg/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness
no greater than specified by the manufacturer’s label;
(D) If another solution of a chemical specified under ¶¶ (A)-(C) is used, the PERMIT HOLDER
shall demonstrate to the DEPARTMENT that the solution achieves SANITIZATION and the use of the solution shall be APPROVED.
Store all boxes of food at least 6 inches off the floor in walk in cooler.
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
It is unknown if there is an certified food manager employed at this establishment. If there not anybody certified the information
below will help you find where there are classes. If there is a certified person then post the license.
Each licensed regular restaurant and retail food processing facility conducting meal service activities in the state of Wisconsin must have at
least one manager or operator who is certified in food protection practices. (1) A new food establishment (regular restaurant or a retail food
processor) or a food establishment under going a change of operator after February 1, 2001 shall have a certified food manager within 90 days of
the initial day of operation or provide documentation that they are scheduled within three (3) months to take and pass an approved examination
as specified. (WI State Statutes Chapter 254.71, and section 12-201.11, HFS 196, Restaurants, Wisconsin Administrative Code). Certification
requires that the restaurant permit holder or manager pass one of four state approved exams which tests basic knowledge of food protection
practices. The certified person may not satisfy the requirement for more than one facility. Prepackaged-off premise, temporary and "special
organizations serving meals" restaurant operations and food establishments only processing non-potentially hazardous food or not processing are
exempt from this requirement. Certification involves a) taking and passing an approved exam and b) applying for state certification. After the
exam is taken and passed, the individual must apply for state certification by submitting all of the following: Proof of passing one of the
exams with an official written statement/document from the testing organization; a check or money order for $10.00 made out to the Department of
Health and Family Services; and a completed application. The "Food Manager's Certificate" expires five years after the date of issue, and may
be renewed if the certified manager successfully completes a recertification training course. You may obtain information about courses and
exams from the following organizations: Wisconsin Restaurant Association, 608-270-9950; Tavern League of Wisconsin, 608-270-8591; Waukesha
County Technical College (WCTC), 262-691-5254; Milwaukee Area Technical College, 414-297-7462; Gasser and Associates, 608-267-7189; Food
Concepts, Inc., 608-831-5006; and Associated Management Services (NAI), 608-742-5054.

Consumer advisory in menu.
Employee hand wash sink, food prep sink, and chlorinator with overhead spray present.
Chlorinator in kitchen is over 200 ppm. In the Wisconsin Food Code there is not an upper limit on the amount of sanitizer however too much
sanitizer can lead to taste and odor to the dishes.
*Chlorinator in bar is at 0 ppm. Test strips available.
The following temperatures were taken
upper prep table: 41 f lower prep table: 40 f True reach in freezer: 3 f True reach in cooler: 38 f bar coolers:
both were 39 f walk in cooler: 38 f chili: 186 f beef and black bean soup: 186 f

The glass washer and chlorinator was 100 ppm.

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