Kentucky Fried Chicken
222 STEWART AV, Wausau, WI 54401 · Marathon County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Marathon County Health Department
- License / ID
- MLIE-AF5LRX
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 842-3667
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 17, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.
Code 2-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Feb 18, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
RAW ANIMAL FOODS-COOKING TEMPERATURES - 165 DEGREES
Raw poultry was not cooked to a temperature of 165°F for 15 seconds.
Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to cook poultry to 165 °F for 15 seconds.
Code 3-401.11 (A) (3)
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION
A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain from the ice bin at the drive through window soda fountain.
Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Remove the direct connection.
Code 5-402.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
PERSON IN CHARGE - COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
The Person in Charge (PIC) is not verifying that employees are achieving a lethality temperature of 165F for raw poultry.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are properly cooking foods to the approapraite time and temperature and that they are using properly calibrated temperature measuring devices.
Code 2-103.11 (G)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
When questioned, food employees are not aware of a procedure that address a response to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.
Code 2-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink at the drive through is not in working order and is 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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - EASILY READABLE
Thermometer in the undercounter coolers are not easily readable. The thermometer has become unattached to the backing displaying temperature scale.
Correction: Provide a thermomter that is easy to read.
Code 4-204.112 (D)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The hose connection that supplies the bunn hot water maker is leaking and causing water to pool on the kitchen floor.
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
OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area viewable to customers.
Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.
Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Mar 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
RAW ANIMAL FOODS-COOKING TEMPERATURES - 165 DEGREES
Chicken tenders were not cooked to a temperature of 165°F for 15 seconds.
Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to cook chicken tenders to 165 °F for 15 seconds.
Code 3-401.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
The Person in Charge (PIC) must verify that employees are cooking raw animal derived foods (poultry) to the appropriate cook temperature (165F).
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are properly cooking foods to the approapraite time and temperature and that they are using properly calibrated temperature measuring devices.
Code 2-103.11 (G)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY
The red colored thermometer, used in food establishment, was not accurate to +/- 2°F. A difference of 5F using an ice bath was observed.
Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.
Code 4-203.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - EASILY READABLE
Thermometer in the Walk-in Cooler was not easily readable.
Correction: Provide a thermomter that is easy to read.
Code 4-204.112 (D)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
Floor tiles in front of the food prep sink and floor drain by the fryer are missing and the floor is no longer easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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.