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Louie's Bar + Bites

10583 GRESYLON AVE, Hayward, WI 54843 · Sawyer County

42cited violations
12serious tier
4inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Sawyer County Health & Human Services
License / ID
BBER-C88K8K
Status
Permitted
Phone
(715) 934-3276
Official record
Sawyer County Health & Human Services inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
202544212

Inspections

  1. Dec 2, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROMINENCE - ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Quat Sanitizer buckets does not bear a manufacturer’s label, identification that product is sanitizer

      Correction: Provide labels for poisonous or toxic materials used in the food establishment. Corrected during inspection, Sanitizer buckets labeled with permanent marker

      Code 7-101.11

    • Not serious Core

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Bottles of water and hot sauce by grill is stored in unlabeled container.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

  2. Feb 28, 2025 Re-inspection · 3 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

      Employee noted wearing Watch on Arm while working with food. Also, food preparation staff shall wear proper hair restraint

      Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

      Code 2-303.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Gaskets on refrigeration units are broken and in need of repair or replacement.

      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

      WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

      An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

      Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

      Code 4-302.13 (B)

  3. Feb 24, 2025 Follow Up · 5 priority, 8 priority foundation, 5 core, 18 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

      Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods (Sandwiches) with their bare hands.

      Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

      Code 3-301.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      In Refrigerator - Raw Chicken stored above Ready to Eat Foods

      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)

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      3 Soups in Reach In Refrigerator at 50 has not cooled below 41F within 6 hours

      Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period.

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

      Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at mop sink / hose was connected and terminated below flood rim of mop sink.

      Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

      Code 5-203.14

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      Disinfectant wipes not designated for food contact surfaces is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions / on food contact surfaces.

      Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. Use sanitizer approved for food contact surfaces on food contact surfaces

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - DIAGNOSIS AND SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS

      Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of foodborne illness.

      Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms. Inspector will provide fact sheets and disclosure information that can be used for education

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (3)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating and cooling. Cooling Violations Observed during inspection

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Recommend utilization of cooling logs to assist with cooling processes.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      PERSON IN CHARGE - COOLING METHODS

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring the proper methods for rapidly cooling food. No cooling records and soups that went through cooling process were in violation of food code. PIC was not the Certified Food Protection Manager.

      Correction: The person in charge shall ensure proper methods for the rapid cooling of food and that routine monitoring of food temperatures is conducted during the cooling process.

      Code 2-103.11 (H)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

      Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination. Inspector will provide sample procedures. Repeat Violation, if observed during next inspection, a reinspection will be conducted and a re-inspection fee of $150 will be charged.

      Code 2-501.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

      Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement. No denotation that burgers may be served undercooked upon customer's request. Also, hangover burger special has an egg with runny yolk, no system for disclosure on special board.

      Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Create system (Asterisk, another system) that shows that consumer advisory is connected to hamburgers and hangover burger.

      Code 3-603.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

      Food thermometer not calibrated properly. Staff unaware of how to calibrate thermometer

      Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

      Code 4-502.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Bar Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be holding strainer during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Repeat Violation, if observed during next inspection, a reinspection will be conducted and a re-inspection fee of $150 will be charged.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - SEGREGATION AND LOCATION OF DISTRESSED MERCHANDISE

      Waste food intended to be fed to pets that is stored above or adjacent to other food items intended for use.

      Correction: Store all distressed food items in designated areas which are separate from other food, equipment, utensils and single-use items.

      Code 6-404.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

      Employee noted wearing Watch on Arm while working with food. Also, food preparation staff shall wear proper hair restraint

      Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

      Code 2-303.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

      Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

      Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

      Code 2-401.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Gaskets on refrigeration units are broken and in need of repair or replacement.

      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

      WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

      An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

      Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

      Code 4-302.13 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - STORAGE AREAS, RECEPTACLES, WASTE HANDLING UNITS - LOCATION

      Waste vegetables to be fed to animals stored on top of bags for soda gun syrup.

      Correction: Remove waste receptacles from this area. Waste receptacle shall be located so food, equipment, single-use and single service articles are not contaminated or located as to not create a public health nuisance.

      Code 5-501.19

  4. Feb 11, 2025 Routine · 6 priority, 8 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      Employee observed not washing hands after Handling Raw Meat then transitioning to handling ready to eat foods. Glove Change Only.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Corrected during inspection, staff educated on need to wear gloves when handling RTE Foods, and observed using gloves when handling RTE Food afterwards

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

      Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods (Sandwiches) with their bare hands.

      Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

      Code 3-301.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      In Refrigerator - Raw Chicken stored above Ready to Eat Foods

      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)

    • Serious Priority

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      3 Soups in Reach In Refrigerator at 50 has not cooled below 41F within 6 hours

      Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period.

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

      Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at mop sink / hose was connected and terminated below flood rim of mop sink.

      Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

      Code 5-203.14

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED

      Disinfectant wipes not designated for food contact surfaces is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions / on food contact surfaces.

      Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. Use sanitizer approved for food contact surfaces on food contact surfaces

      Code 7-202.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - DIAGNOSIS AND SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS

      Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of foodborne illness.

      Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms. Inspector will provide fact sheets and disclosure information that can be used for education

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (3)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating and cooling. Cooling Violations Observed during inspection

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Recommend utilization of cooling logs to assist with cooling processes.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - COOLING METHODS

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring the proper methods for rapidly cooling food. No cooling records and soups that went through cooling process were in violation of food code. PIC was not the Certified Food Protection Manager.

      Correction: The person in charge shall ensure proper methods for the rapid cooling of food and that routine monitoring of food temperatures is conducted during the cooling process.

      Code 2-103.11 (H)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

      Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination. Inspector will provide sample procedures. Repeat Violation, if observed during next inspection, a reinspection will be conducted and a re-inspection fee of $150 will be charged.

      Code 2-501.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

      Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement. No denotation that burgers may be served undercooked upon customer's request. Also, hangover burger special has an egg with runny yolk, no system for disclosure on special board.

      Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Create system (Asterisk, another system) that shows that consumer advisory is connected to hamburgers and hangover burger.

      Code 3-603.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

      Food thermometer not calibrated properly. Staff unaware of how to calibrate thermometer

      Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

      Code 4-502.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Bar Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be holding strainer during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Repeat Violation, if observed during next inspection, a reinspection will be conducted and a re-inspection fee of $150 will be charged.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - SEGREGATION AND LOCATION OF DISTRESSED MERCHANDISE

      Waste food intended to be fed to pets that is stored above or adjacent to other food items intended for use.

      Correction: Store all distressed food items in designated areas which are separate from other food, equipment, utensils and single-use items.

      Code 6-404.11

    • Not serious Core

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

      Employee noted wearing Watch on Arm while working with food. Also, food preparation staff shall wear proper hair restraint

      Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

      Code 2-303.11

    • Not serious Core

      OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

      Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

      Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

      Code 2-401.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Gaskets on refrigeration units are broken and in need of repair or replacement.

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

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

      An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

      Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

      Code 4-302.13 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - STORAGE AREAS, RECEPTACLES, WASTE HANDLING UNITS - LOCATION

      Waste vegetables to be fed to animals stored on top of bags for soda gun syrup.

      Correction: Remove waste receptacles from this area. Waste receptacle shall be located so food, equipment, single-use and single service articles are not contaminated or located as to not create a public health nuisance.

      Code 5-501.19

Source: Sawyer County Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 17, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.