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Rodeway Inn

300 E ELDERBERRY RD, Colby, WI 54421 · Marathon County

30cited violations
6serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Marathon County Health Department
License / ID
SBRN-CTFPUG
Status
Permitted
Phone
(618) 698-1282
Official record
Marathon County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026161
20252142
2024152
2023151

Inspections

  1. Feb 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Sausage links in hot holding unit hot held at 122°F.

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard sausages at end of breakfast when not held at 135F or above. Hot held food must have temperature checked prior to cooling for reuse.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

      No date marking on eggs when placed in container for thawing. Once removed from freezer date mark for seven days.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be use to preclean dishes for dishwasher.

      Correction: Only handwashing is to be performed in handwash sink.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

      Containers used for holding food are store bought tupperware containers and not NSF.

      Correction: Discard equipment and utensils that are not: corrosion resistant, durable, able to withstand repeated warewashing, smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and resistant to pitting, scratching, scoring or decomposition.

      Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of refrigerator door and outside of plastic containers storing jelly packets are soiled.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The kitchen storage room walls and floors are soiled.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  2. Jan 22, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 7 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

      Utensils cannot be properly sanitized after cleaning according to the food code.

      Correction: 3 tub method is only a temporary use and is not approved for use in retail serving meals establishment. Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.

      Code 4-702.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment.

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

      Pre-cooked sausage patties, links and eggs were not date marked when removed from freezer to refrigeration.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMBINED INGREDIENTS - DATE MARKING

      Pancake mix was not datemarked.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if combined with other ingredients retain the date-marking of the earliest prepared or first prepared ingredient. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Shelving in storage room is no longer easily cleanable, shelf kiner is not intact on edge of shelf. Bare particle board is exposed. The covering on the counter where the breakfood is displayed for customers is peeling off and edge of counter wheretoaster is located is worn off and no longer easily cleanable.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

      Food containers are gladware or similar disposable type plastic containers which are not acceptable in food service facilities. The bread storage container in refregerator is broken.

      Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.

      Code 4-201.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      WAREWASHING MACHINES - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

      The warewashing machine is not functioning.

      Correction: Repair or replace dishwasher.

      Code 4-501.15

  3. Jan 8, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

      Dishes are not being sanitized after cleaning.

      Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.

      Code 4-702.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment.

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

      Pre-cooked sausage patties, links and eggs were not date marked when removed from freezer to refrigeration.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMBINED INGREDIENTS - DATE MARKING

      Pancake mix was not datemarked.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if combined with other ingredients retain the date-marking of the earliest prepared or first prepared ingredient. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Shelving in storage room is no longer easily cleanable, shelf kiner is not intact on edge of shelf. Bare particle board is exposed. The covering on the counter where the breakfood is displayed for customers is peeling off and edge of counter wheretoaster is located is worn off and no longer easily cleanable.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

      Food containers are gladware or similar disposable type plastic containers which are not acceptable in food service facilities. The bread storage container in refregerator is broken.

      Correction: Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.

      Code 4-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING MACHINES - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

      The warewashing machine is not functioning.

      Correction: Repair or replace dishwasher.

      Code 4-501.15

  4. Apr 17, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Milk and cream cheese were cold held in customer display refrigerator at 47 and 50°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      Sanibet sanitizer was too strong is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions.

      Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of sanitizers by following manufacturer's directions for use.

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING MACHINES - AUTOMATIC DISPENSING OF DETERGENT AND SANITIZERS

      The warewashing machine is not dispensing sanitizer.

      Correction: Repair or replace the warewashing machine. Warewashing machines shall automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers. Very few items are washed in dishwasher, find an alternative means of sanitizing dishes as discussed until diswasher is serviced. Sanitizer concentration should be checked on a routine basis to insure that dishes are being proprerly sanitized.

      Code 4-204.117 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Breakfast counter and pantry storage shelving coating is begning to peel away from surface and is no longer considered cleanable.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

  5. Jul 5, 2023 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      Sanibet is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. Concentration was too strong.

      Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. The sanibet should be used at a concentration of 150-400 ppm for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Test strength after mixing from concentrate.

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING MACHINES - AUTOMATIC DISPENSING OF DETERGENT AND SANITIZERS

      The warewashing machine is not dispensing sanitizer.

      Correction: Repair or replace the warewashing machine. Warewashing machines shall automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers. Dishes may be washed in the dishwasher butmust be sanitized manually.

      Code 4-204.117 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Plastic containers that are being used to store food have broken lids.

      Correction: Replace containers with containers that are more durable.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of the plastic storage bins in the kitchen storage room are soiled with debris.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

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.