Cr Convenience
960 SOUTH AVE, Clear Lake, WI 54005 · Polk County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Moderate)
- Inspected by
- Polk County Health Department
- License / ID
- NFRY-A3W4PY
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 263-3444
- Official record
- Polk County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Inspections
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Mar 31, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
Pizza and TCS hamburger in hot hold case is hot held at 130°F and 122°F respectively.
Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Write up a procedure if you intend to use time as a control for food safety.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS
No time as a public health control plan is available for review. Hot hold items are being held below 135 degrees F. Food is to be discarded after 4 hours.
Correction: Food item out of temperature control or improperly prepared that is considered unsafe shall be discarded. Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority.
Code 3-501.19 (A)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The 3-basin sink is not maintained in good repair.
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
Corrected on site
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
Front door propped open.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents. Doors should not be left to ensure pests cannot gain entry to the facility.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
Floors under/behind shelving contains an accumulation of dust and food debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
Fan guards are soiled with dust.
Correction: Clean fan guards. Fan guards shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 19, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Cheese and toppings in upper section of the prep table are cold held at 51°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. I recomend buying and using metal pans for the upper section of the prep table. Plastic pans do not transfer the cold to the food very well. Move what you can into a different part of the cooler until the new pans arrive. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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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
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
Floors under/behind shelving in the WIC, storage areas, and under the soda syrup contain an accumulation of dust and food debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Mar 1, 2024 Routine · 4 core, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Cheese scoop was improperly stored in cheese. All scoops must have a handle so that the scoop can be stored with the handle presented.
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
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
Both exterior doors left wide open.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents. Keep doors shut to prevent pests from entering the facility.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Evidence of mice found under cabinets up front near soda fountain.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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May 10, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 5 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING
FCS's not being sanitized after cleaning.
Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food. Always have sanitizer available during all times of food service.
Code 4-702.11
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Cheese scoop without a handle was improperly stored in cheese.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended or on a clean surface. Ensure that scoop has a handle.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING
Back door and front doors are open and not provided with a screen.
Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.
Code 6-202.15 (D)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Evidence of rodents found in cabinet under soda fountain area.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
Ventilation ducts are soiled in kitchen.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
Source: Polk County Health Department. History last read Oct 19, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.