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Charlies Bar

144746 COUNTY ROAD N, Marathon, WI 54448 · Marathon County

17cited violations
3serious tier
4inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Marathon County Health Department
License / ID
ASAR-B6GRAD
Status
Permitted
Phone
(715) 359-5005
Official record
Marathon County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026152
2025120
2024161
2023140

Inspections

  1. Aug 19, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Serious Priority

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Mashed potatoes and gravy in the walk-in cooler have exceeded their date marks. Dated 8/9.

      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)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Cans of wasp spray and spray paint were observed stored on top of a kitchen upright freezer.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      The chlorine test strips, used for monitoring chlorine sanitizer concentration levels, have expired and must be replaced.

      Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Core

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

      Body spray, lotions, and car keys were observed set on top of and next to packaged foods on a shelf in the kitchen storage area.

      Correction: Store employee personal care items in area designated for employee belongings away from food, equipment, clean utensils, single use and single service items.

      Code 7-209.11

  2. Aug 19, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

      Review procedures and time temperature specifications for cooling food.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Cooling handout was provided via email.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

    • Not serious Core

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at the kitchen handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

  3. Aug 6, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Prime rib ends in the walk-in cooler have exceeded its date mark. They were dated 7/16.

      Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink in the kitchen was not in working order and was unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      The crock pot used for hot holding taco meat is not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

      Sour cream, coleslaw, and potato salad food containers were observed being reused to store other foods.

      Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use. Obtain ANSI/NSF food containers that are intended to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

      Code 4-502.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The faucet that serves the first two bays of the 4-compartment sink does not provide water.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

      Door at the back of the building was open and not provided with a screen.

      Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.

      Code 6-202.15 (D)

  4. Aug 30, 2023 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COOKING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of safe cooking temperatures as it pertains to time and temperature combinations when cooking roasts.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on safe cooking temperatures so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (6)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THAWING

      Ground beef was being improperly thawed by being set in warm, non-running water.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Working containers, spray bottle, of purple power degreaser, was not labeled with common name of product.

      Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Cooling unit in the walk-in cooler is not maintained in good repair. The condensate drain has likely iced up and the fans are propelling condensate aross the north end of the cooler.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

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.