Landmark Bar
117 ALFRED ST, Athens, WI 54411 · Marathon County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Marathon County Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QWHP6
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 257-7436
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Inspections
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Nov 2, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Oct 25, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Numerous nonshelf-stable food items lacked datemarking or had past-due dates including grilled chicken, shredded cheese, portioned cups of tartar sauce, pizza sausage, and sliced mushrooms.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Numerous nonfood-contact surfaces were found in an unclean state. Bottom interior surface of prep cooler contains food residue accumulations as well as debris accumulations in exposed seams. Prep cooler door seals contain food debris build-up. End of prep table cutting board has food debris and grime. Chest freezer handles and exterior surfaces harbor food residue build-up. Kitchen utensil rack contains food debris accumulations. Clear plastic food containers had pieces of adhesive labels that failed to be removed during warewashing.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Containers of single-use items found stored on floor including large and small foam clamshell trays, drink cup lids, napkins, and paper towels. Large number of clamshell meal trays stored on rack in store room with no protection.
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.
Code 4-903.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 30, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
In the walk-in cooler 10 containers of thawing fish filets stored on top of two beer kegs, and raw shell eggs stored above energy drink cans and pineapple juice.
Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
Chlorine sanitizer not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions. Kitchen dish machine found to not be dispensing sanitizer at all (0 ppm). Sanitizer bucket found to a have a concentration of 10 ppm, below the required minimum of 50 ppm.
Correction: Do not use dish machine until it is properly dispensing sanitizer. Use bar 4-comp sink to manually wash wares. Provide training to employees on proper mixing and monitoring of sanitizer concentration.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING MACHINES - AUTOMATIC DISPENSING OF DETERGENT AND SANITIZERS
Dish machine unable to dispense correct amount of sanitizer for the washing of wares, utensils, and equipment. Four attempts were made to obtain a satisfactory sanitizer concentration reading but each time there was no color change to the test strip, indicating 0 ppm, or a complete absence of sanitizer.
Correction: Place dish machine on hold and only use bar 4-comp sink for warewashing until dish machine can be serviced by a maintenance technician.
Code 4-204.117 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Wire shelves in prep table cooler (2) are significantly rusted creating a physical and chemical hazard.
Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Code 4-101.19
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK
There is no service sink provided in food establishment.
Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.
Code 5-203.13
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS
Both doors on lower portion of prep table cooler unable to stay closed without blocking with heavy objects.
Correction: Repair door-closing mechanisms for both doors of prep table cooler to protect food items from potential pest activity.
Code 6-501.111 (D)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jun 1, 2023 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
A few missing and broken tiles are present in storage and kitchen area. The walk-in cooler floor is deteriorating.
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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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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May 24, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The dishwasher is not properly dispensing chlorine to properly sanitize dishes.
Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Sanitize dishes manually in 4 comp sinks until adjustments or repair is made.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CROSS CONTAMINATION
Clean dishes are being placed directly next to the handwash sink to dry.
Correction: Place clean dishes in an area away from possible contamination. Currently handwashing activity can splash onto drying dishes.
Code 4-602.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The temp of the reach in refrigerator ranged from 44-56 during the inspection.
Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment. Morning temp log indicated kitchen reach in refrigerator was at a temp of 32 F when facility opened. Continue to monitor.equipment items that have been temperature abused are to be discarded. Rerrange food storae within the cooler so proper air flow cools foo
Code 4-301.11
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Not serious
Core
TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
Female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.
Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.
Code 5-501.17
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
A few missing and broken tiles are present in storage and kitchen area. The walk-in cooler floor is deteriorating.
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.