Subway
1210 N DIVISION ST, Colby, WI 54421 · Marathon County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Marathon County Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QWKN8
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 223-3878
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Inspections
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Mar 17, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands before putting on gloves to make sandwiches.
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 - COLD HOLDING
Meats along the back row of the meat bane were observed not cold held at less than 41°F.
Correction: Meats along the back row of the meat bane had time available for cooling. They were removed from the meat bane and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool, and were replaced with cold meats from the walk-in cooler. Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
Sanitizing solution in the 4-compartment sink was observed at 0ppm quat ammonia.
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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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
Sani Station chlorine sanitizer/cleaner, in the spray bottle, was observed at 0 ppm.
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
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Scoops used for portioning steak and teriyaki chicken were observed with the scoop handle touching the food.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
The dining room pepsi cool was not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed thermometer.
Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Code 4-204.112 (B)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The cold water faucet at the food prep sink is broken and does not provide cold water.
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
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The wall mounted quat sanitizer dispenser is broken and does not dispense quat sanitizer.
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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Serious
Priority
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Mar 3, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitization methods for the food prep sink.
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A test kit is not available for checking the sanitizer concentration of the Sanit Station sanitizer for the slicer.
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
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Apr 16, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The quaternary sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is being used at an observed concentration of 500+ PPM.
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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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING CHEMICAL SANITIZATION EXPOSURE TIME
Utensils in the 4-compartment sink warewashing operation are not exposed to the quaternary sanitizer for the required amount of time of 60 seconds per the manufacturers instructions. .
Correction: Adjust warewashing operation procedures or equipment to assure utensils are exposed to the chemical sanitizer solution for the required time period.
Code 4-703.11 (C)
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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. This is regarding the improper chemical contact time of utensils in the 4-compartment sink.
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
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED
Handwashing sink is not non-hand operated. The handwashing sink faucet handles must be replaced with handles that can be turned of by using the wrist.
Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated.
Code 5-202.12 (C)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The drain of the ice machine bin is not maintained.
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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Serious
Priority
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Jun 29, 2023 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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May 22, 2023 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
Meatballs in marinara were observed being hot held at 118.3°F
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
PERSON IN CHARGE - HOT AND COLD HOLDING
The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring food temperatures during hot holding.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that routine temperature monitoring is conducted on foods during hot and cold holding.
Code 2-103.11 (I)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor tiles at the threshold of the back receiving door are broken, missing, and in need of replacement as the floor is no longer smooth and 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
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.