Era Pancakes & Cafe
151523 COUNTY ROAD NN, Wausau, WI 54401 · Marathon County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Marathon County Health Department
- License / ID
- KBAE-CCHP4J
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
Inspections
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Jun 12, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after removing soiled single-use 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
RAW ANIMAL FOODS-COMMINUTED MEAT ON CHILDRENS MENU
Comminuted meat (hamburger patty) is being offered in an undercooked condition on the children's menu.
Correction: Remove the option for undercooking comminuted meats on the chidlren's menu. Adjust procedures to prevent and prohibit this activity.
Code 3-401.11 (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Ice machine is due for cleaning.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
Replace the weather strip along the bottom of the receiving door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Jun 6, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing between changing gloves. Instruct emplyess on proper handwashing.
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED
No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods. Recommed providing digital thermometers for all cooks.
Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.
Code 4-302.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink was blocked by floor matts and the hot water faucet needs repairing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
Label all food storage containers as to contents. (flour, sugar, squeeze bottles.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code 3-302.12
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Do not store the covers to the food prep coolers by the handwash sink. Store in a clean location.
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
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
All service doors needs to be closed after shipments to prevent entry of animals.
Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Jun 27, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after changing 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 - HOT HOLDING
Sausages stored under the heat lamp range from 106 -145 at the service line. All product mmust be held at 135 or higher. Recommend using the steam table to maintain product temperature.
Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROMINENCE - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Label all chemical spray bottles as to contents.
Correction: Provide labels for poisonous or toxic materials used in the food establishment.
Code 7-101.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Corrected on site
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in the kitchen for the cooks.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces need to be stored ina container solution when not bing used.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT
When cooling hollandaise sauce it is recommended to use a shallow metal pan. Do not try cooler in plastic containers.
Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape.
Code 3-501.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Do not store large knives between equiopment.
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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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
Repair the leaking drain trap for the handwashing sink located in the kitchen for the cooks.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door needs to be closed to the back entrance. The hanging screen is not an effective screening device as it is not tight to the ground.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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.