Billy Bob's Sport Bar & Grill
N12025 COUNTY HIGHWAY L, Tomahawk, WI 54487 · Lincoln County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Lincoln County Health Department
- License / ID
- MWIS-BF8NQQ
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
Inspections
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Jul 13, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Thousand Island Dressing and Pickles in prep cooler are cold held at 46°F.
Correction: Remove TCS / Potentially Hazardous food items. Repair or replace cooler.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jul 7, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core
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Serious
Priority
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after handling a raw hamburger patty and ready to eat foods. Employee layers gloves.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.
Code 2-301.14
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Hard Boiled Eggs in prep cooler are cold held at 47°F. Sliced tomatoes are at 46°F
Correction: Mark said he would let someone know about it. 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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The steramine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at <150 PPM. Corrected to 150ppm. One tablet was being used - increased to 3 tablets.
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - HANDWASHING
One of the kitchen leads observed wearing several layers of gloves. Handwashing is not taking place at required times. This was discussed previously during complaint inspection in December, 2025.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are effectively cleaning their hands.
Code 2-103.11 (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
The ice deflector on the ice machine is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - LOCATION AND PLACEMENT
Per discussion with Matt, a handwashing sink is not conveniently located for easy access to food employees on the main prep line.
Correction: Relocate or provide a handwashing sink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.
Code 5-204.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice scoop was stored in ice bin with handle making contact with 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.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of microwave, shelves throughout the establishment and equipment are soiled with food debris and grease.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
MECHANICAL - VENTILATION
Inspector's carbon monoxide alarm sounded near the smoker. CO alarm indicated levels of 55ppm. Staff opened exterior door to provide better ventilation. After resetting alarm, it did not reactivate.
Correction: Provide adequate mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity that would remove excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes.
Code 6-304.11
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Evidence of mice observed in basement on shelf with toilet paper. Saltine cracker wrapper appears to be chewed by mouse. Mouse feces observed near chewed wrapper.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floors and walls are soiled with food debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 17, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Astericks are next to every menu item. Next time menus are printed, only place astericks next to items that can be served under cooked.
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. Staff stated they were on top of the dishwasher and added them to the order list.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code 4-302.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 6, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Raw chicken in True 2 door prep cooler next to fryers is cold held at 44°F. Cook indicated it had just been portioned prior to inspector's arrival.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Turn down cooler to help bring chicken back down to temperature more rapidly. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
Can opener has built up food debris.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.
Code 4-602.11 (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code 4-302.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The floor and wall around pizza dough mixer has build up of flour and debris and is not cleaned on a frequent enough basis.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Dec 4, 2023 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Nov 6, 2023 Routine · 4 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after changing tasks; handling raw and RTE products,
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.
Code 2-301.14
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED
Debris was observed in the ice in the ice machine
Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.
Code 3-101.11
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Hard Boiled Eggs in Prep Cooler is cold held at 42.3°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)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
Food contact surface of the can opener is soiled.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.
Code 4-602.11 (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A Chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations on the dish machine.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code 4-302.14
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Not serious
Core
EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO
Vaping products were observed on food prep table.
Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.
Code 2-401.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice Scoop was improperly stored on a dusty surface.
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
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Corn Meal is stored on the floor in the near the mixer. Area surrounded is heavily soiled.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED
There is cardboard covering a window above an AC unit.
Correction: Provide equipment that is designed and constructed to be easily cleanable and free from unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.
Code 4-202.16
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces are soiled with debris throughout the entire kitchen area.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The doors, handles and shelving units 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
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Many utensils are stored in soiled containers, on soiled surfaces or in areas exposed to dust and debris.
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.
Code 4-903.11 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Source: Lincoln County Health Department. History last read Oct 15, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.