Winding Trail Bar & Grill
N10002 COUNTY ROAD B, 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-C4GQ43
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 453-2337
- Official record
- Lincoln County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 16, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE
Food is obtained from an unapproved source, dilly beans and dilly crunchers from Harrison Natural Resources.
Correction: Discard foods from unapproved source.
Code 3-201.11 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Spinach Artichoke Dip 9/6, Noodles 9/6, Pizza Sauce 9/9, in walk-in cooler have exceeded their date markings (> 7 days).
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The so white bleach sanitizer in spray bottle is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at >200 PPM.
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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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
Cutting tooth on can opener used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours. Encrusted accumulations observed.
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
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for noodles, soups in walk-in cooler. Products are not in shallow pans. Lid is tightly sealed on noodles.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Round pans, black food trays on shelving unit next to handwash sink are visibly soiled with dust and debris.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Frigidaire combo fridge / freezer is not ANSI certified.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
Cutting board on prep cooler has deep cuts / scratches.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of microwave, equipment handles, shelves, sides of equipment and fixtures are soiled with food residue and debris.
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
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floors and walls throughout the kitchen and walk-in cooler are soiled.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 14, 2025 Routine · 2 core
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Scoop for bread crumbs and pretzel salt improperly stored in container. Remove scoop from container or store with handle facing up and out of food item to avoid contamination.
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 - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The shelving in the kitchen used for storage is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Accumulation of dust and debris observed.
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
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Aug 21, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink not easily accessible for proper handwashing.
Correction: Remove fan and mop bucket in front of hand washing sink to ensure it is easily accessible.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 22, 2023 Routine · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
HACCP PLAN - NOT IN PLACE
Food Establishment does not have a required HACCP Plan for Reduced Oxygen Packaging
Correction: Submit HACCP Plan and variance if required to the Department for approval. Discontinue process until approved by the Department.
Code 1-106.11
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Not serious
Core
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.