The Coffee Coop II
608 N DIVISION ST, Colby, WI 54421 · Marathon County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Moderate)
- Inspected by
- Marathon County Health Department
- License / ID
- ASCL-D3XT6F
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 223-9427
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Oct 21, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
Chlorine sanitizer in warewashing sink tested below minimum effective concentration. Two sanitizer spray bottles tested over the upper limit for concetration.
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
Staff not trained in or carrying out correct sanitzation procedures. No test kit on premises. Sanitizer in spray bottle tested beyond the upper limit for safe concetration. Sanitizer in warewashing sink tested below the minimum effective concentration.
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
THAWING
Block of mozzarella cheese observed being thawed at room temperature.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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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.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within [time period].
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Cases of single-use drink cups and cup lids observed stored on floor of storage room. Stacked drink cups not protected on sides from incidental contamination.
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
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
Rear door has gaps at bottom corners and main entrance has gap at one corner through which pests could enter.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 11, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Containers of pickles and deli meat lacked date-marking.
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
Priority Foundation
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Apr 2, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
CLEAN CONDITION - HANDS AND ARMS
Food employee observed preparing beverage for customer after sneezing without subsequently washing hands.
Correction: Food employees hands and arms shall be maintained in a clean condition.
Code 2-301.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Internal door seal on reach-in cooler in main prep area is lacerated such that unit leaks cold air and does not prevent entry of pests. Items checked for temperature were near 43 F while the digital display on the unit stated 35 F.
Correction: Replace seal on unit to better control temperatures and prevent pest entry, or remove unit from use.
Code 4-301.11
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Not serious
Core
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
Silver reach-in cooler in main prep area is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Code 4-204.112 (B)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY - SOIL ACCUMULATIONS
Plastic cups used to hold dining utensils contain dry food debris at bottom. Utensils stored mouth-end down, exposing food-contact surface to debris.
Correction: Clean equipment used to hold utensils such that utensils do not incur contamination, or change method of storing clean utensils.
Code 4-602.11 (D) (5)
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Serious
Priority
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.