Tres Hermanos Taqueria
1600 N 6TH ST, Wausau, WI 54403 · Marathon County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Marathon County Health Department
- License / ID
- KBAE-CREMFK
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 845-5819
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 8, 2026 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Mar 17, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
In drawer cooler raw beef and pork items found stored above non-raw items such as green pepper, onion, and hot dogs. In upright cooler two packages of raw eggs were found stored over lettuce.
Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
Chlorine sanitizer concentration in wipe bucket found to be in exceedance of upper allowable limit.
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
Repeat
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Significant number of nonshelf-stable foods found not datemarked, such as produce and meat items.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A chlorine sanitizer test kit is not available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.
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
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink inaccessible due to items placed in and on top of unit including a mixing bowl of rice, emptied squeeze bottles, and a rag.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in accessible at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Numerous food items were found uncovered, including large pots of prepared sauces and bulk dry ingredients such as flour and sugar.
Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Cleaned hotel pans of varying size observed stacked together and stored without being air-dried.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 25, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
Pan of carne asada beef observed left on counter unattended for approximately 60 minutes with a temperature of 104 F. Pot of cooked rice on stove for approximately 60 minutes with no heating.
Correction: Beef reheated for hot holding on flat top and rice heated on stove. Ensure that hot-hold foods stay at or above 135 F.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
Dishwasher found not to be dispensing sanitizer during wash cycle. Repeated tests yielded results of 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.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - HOT AND COLD HOLDING
Staff is not monitoring the food temperatures for foods during hot and cold holding.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that routine temperature monitoring is conducted on foods during hot and cold holding.
Code 2-103.11 (I)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION
Staff not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment, as evidenced by dish machine dispensing no sanitizer during wash cycle.
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
A variety of non-shelf stable food items were observed to be lacking date-marking, including containers of sour cream, diced tomato, onion, cilantro, sliced jalapeno peppers, becon strips, pork, cut avocados, tamales, marinated beef, shrimp, tilapia filets, guacamole, pineapple, sliced ham, and bell pepper.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Core
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Numerous foods in cold storage observed to be uncovered, including bulk tortilla chips, taco shells, salsa verde, birria sauce, raw bacon, and bulk bins of uncooked beans and rice.
Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Numerous non-food contact surfaces were observed to harbor food debris, including bins holding clean wares, exterior surfaces of bulk containers of rice, beans, and tortilla chips, and microwave interior surfaces. Additionally, interior surfaces of ice machine found to harbor areas of mildew, and wall-mount knife rack contains food debris and residue.
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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Serious
Priority
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Jun 22, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH
All frozen reduced oxygen packaged fish need to have the package opened during the thawing process.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
The large pot of taco meat in the walk in cooler needs to be broken down into shallower pans and thinner portions to help cool down taco meat quicker.
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
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Store bag of onions of the floor in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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May 22, 2023 Pre-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
Source: Marathon 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.