Stix Pub
54 S 3RD ST, Barron, WI 54812 · Barron County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Complex)
- Inspected by
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- TMYS-C35QGL
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 642-0815
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 3, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 5 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS
Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Employee handled pita bread with bare hands.
Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Provided training to staff on items that require glove or utensil use to prevent bare hand contact. Staff utilized gloves for all other ready to eat foods.
Code 3-301.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Sliced ham in Maxx Cold prep cooler has exceeded its date mark or is not provided with a date mark.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Discarded product. Provided training on implementing consistent datemarking system.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Sliced turkey, coleslaw, taco meat in prep cooler, walk in cooler, and salad prep cooler are improperly date marked. There is not a consistent datemarking system used by all staff. Many items were not provided with a datemark.
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
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided on menu.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition. Mark any items on the menu that fall under the consumer advisory with an asterisk (*).
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A quaternary sanitizer test kit is available for checking sanitizer concentrations, but it is expired.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code 4-302.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Interior food contact surface of the ice machine in the salad preparation area is visibly soiled with slime mold.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in salad preparation area.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink. Provide pictures of corrections by due date to mackenzie.benda@co.barron.wi.us
Code 5-203.11
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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)
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Not serious
Core
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Metal pan of burger patties in the Frigidaire freezer in kitchen were observed to be uncovered.
Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Cream cheese, pretzel bites, bread, buns are stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the small vent hoold over the fryers are soiled with grease build up.
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
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor in the main kitchen in the transition between the kitchen and the walk in cooler/storage area is not easily cleanable due to the broken/missing tiles.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall in the main kitchen behind the plastic prep table is not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The ceiling in the main kitchen above the convection oven is not constructed to be easily cleanable (exposed insulation, wood, etc.).
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 3, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Aug 5, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in "Kitchen" where food preparation is occurring.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink.
Code 5-203.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor in the door jamb of the walk in cooler is not easily cleanable due to damage.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall next to the food prep cooler in the kitchen is not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The walls in the in the kitchen are not easily cleanable because the seams between the segments of glass board are not sealed.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor in the kitchen under the hood, under the 3 compartment sink, and in the door jamb to the walk in cooler area is not in easily cleanable condition.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall in the kitchen behind the 4 compartment sink is not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in walk in cooler is not adequately coved.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 14, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Food contact surface in the ice machine is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Sauce cups are stored on the floor in the basement.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
Chest freezer in the basement 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
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Handwashing sink is within splashing distance to the wire shelves that has clean glasses and the handwashing sink does not have a splash guard installed to prevent cross 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
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Source: Barron County Department of 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.