Darling's Grocery
284 MIDDLE RD, La Pointe, WI 54850 · Ashland County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Ashland County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- TMCY-CTXQWX
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- Ashland County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 1, 2026 Routine · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
GARBAGE/REFUSE - OUTSIDE STORAGE PROHIBITIONS
The recycling receptacles located behind the store are not sufficient for storing large amounts of cardboard in between bringing it to the recycling facility. There is no pick up option here.
Correction: Provide receptacles for recycling storage that are rodent resistant.
Code 5-501.112
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Not serious
Core
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Jul 11, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Sauces and ranch in both 2 door prep coolers behind the cashier station are cold held at 44°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Owner states we can separate themto get better discharge air slow as there is no temperature knob on them.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 1, 2025 Routine · 1 priority
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Sauces and ranch in both 2 door prep coolers behind the cashier station are cold held at 44°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Owner states we can separate themto get better discharge air slow as there is no temperature knob on them.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 5, 2024 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Aug 31, 2023 Routine · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINKS
Automatic handwashing is malfunctioning.
Correction: Automatic handwashing facilities shall be installed according to manufacturer's directions. Owner is aware and a replacement has been ordered.
Code 5-202.12 (D)
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Not serious
Core
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Jul 21, 2023 Pre-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
Source: Ashland County Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.