Mcdonald's Of Wausau
409 FOREST ST, Wausau, WI 54403 · Marathon County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Marathon County Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QXCCG
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 842-2999
- Official record
- Marathon County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 28, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Liquid egg observed stored above containers of sauce and pickles in walk-in cooler.
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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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
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
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST
Racks of sandwich buns in plastic observed being dripped on by condensation in walk-in freezer.
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
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Bottom surfaces of coolers and associated door gaskets contain dried food debris. Cold-hold drawer internal surface contains biofilm developments. Drive-thru bins for condiments and single-use items contain excess debris on bottom surfaces.
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
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Food-contact wares such as pans, trays, shakers, and like items observed stacked and available for next use without having completed air-drying.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
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Serious
Priority
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed using register, handling money from customer, then filling orders of french fries without washing hands. Hands observed contacting fries and food-contact surfaces of the fry packaging.
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
A number of food-contact surfaces were found in an unclean state, including plastic hotel pans of varying sizes, cookline hot holder trays, and seasoning shaker guns that were found to have accumulations of food debris and residue from insufficient washing. Additionally some cleaned hotel plans and like items had prior adhesive date labels that were not removed during washing.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
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
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
End of ice scoop in drive-thru area stored in non-draining stainless steel holster with standing water and food residue.
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
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Numerous nonfood-contact surfaces were found in an unclean state. Plastic storage bins for individually-packaged condiments, kitchen utensils, and equipment were observed to have dried food debris accumulations. Wire rack for storage of clean wares and plastic shelf protectors contain food debris and residue. Seams of cooler gaskets contain food debris from insufficient cleaning frequency.
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 LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Cleaned wares such as hotel pans of varying sizes and lids observed not to be air-dried prior to being stacked together and placed in the clean wares area for next use. No drying rack/area has yet been present in the facility.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 16, 2023 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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.