Westsider Diner & Lounge
628 N 3RD 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
- KBAE-CRMQ77
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 571-6943
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 13, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH
Salmon is being improperly thawed. Must cut open the vacuum sealed bag.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration for chlorine for the dishwashers.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 19, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Any in-house dressings made must be discarded after 7 days. Garlic mayo must be discarded.
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
Dishwashers not sanitzing to proper concentration. Dishwasher need to be serviced. Sanitizer hose was replaced and proper concentratin was obtained.
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 - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment. Must test dishwashers on a weekly basis for proper sanitizer levels.
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
Core
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area. Store personal drinks away from food prep areas.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS
Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.
Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).
Code 2-402.11
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces must be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use. Multiple towels stored on counters.
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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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Aug 13, 2024 Routine · 4 priority foundation, 2 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS
All in house made sauces must not exceed 7 days. Discard any sauces past the 7 days.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is on menu, however you must identify those items with an astersik that may be served undercooked. (burgers, eggs)
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A chlorine and quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations for dishwasher and wiping cloth buckets)
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
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in the dishroom.
Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.11
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Zach Trost certification expired on 5/8/2024.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment by November 13th, 2024.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
Label all food storage containers as to contents, (nuts, water, oil, etc.)
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
Priority Foundation
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Jul 25, 2023 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 1 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the asterisk to identify which foods may be undercooked.
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - LOCATION AND PLACEMENT
Handwashing sink in in the dishroom needs to have a splash guard on the side to protect the food prep sink from contmaination..
Correction: Relocate or provide a handwashing sink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.
Code 5-204.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Provide a smaller garbage can by the handwsh sink. The current garbage can block the handwsh sink.
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
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST
Relocate the paper towel dispenser away from the ice bin.
Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 19, 2023 Pre-inspection · 2 core
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT- COMPARTMENTS - DRAINAGE
Repair the drain line for the condensor for the walk-in cooler in the basement. Leaking.
Correction: Provide sloped outlets for compartments of equipment to allow complete draining of condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice.
Code 4-204.120
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Install more ceiling in the basement or move shelving underneath the ceiling panels.
Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.
Code 4-903.12
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Not serious
Core
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.