Badger Brew
2304 S MAIN ST, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Barron County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- PGAN-CRXHK7
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 736-739
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 10 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 7, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
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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.
Code 2-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Cold Brew Coffee and alternative milks (almond milk, etc.) are improperly date marked. Cold brew coffee and alternative milks are not provided with a datemark of 7 days or less.
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
Core
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Bread loaves on the retail counter were observed to be unwrapped or 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
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Apr 16, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Mar 28, 2024 Follow Up · 2 priority, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Ready to eat whipped topping cans stored under raw shell eggs.
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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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
Sppons used with the espresso machine and blenders used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours. Discussed implementing a schedule for cleaning these items.
Code 4-602.11 (C)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Mar 15, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core
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Serious
Priority
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Ready to eat whipped topping cans stored under raw shell eggs.
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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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
Sppons used with the espresso machine and blenders used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours. Discussed implementing a schedule for cleaning these items.
Code 4-602.11 (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
Code 2-501.11
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Not serious
Core
HACCP PLAN - NOT IN PLACE
Food Establishment does not have a required HACCP Plan for reduced oxygen packaging for cold brew coffee.
Correction: Submit HACCP Plan and variance if required to the Department for approval. Discontinue process until approved by the Department.
Code 1-106.11
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED
Packaged "day old" bakery items are not labeled.
Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.
Code 3-602.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
The Hamilton Beach crockpot is not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor in the back storage area.
Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.
Code 4-903.12
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 19, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall behind the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen is not easily cleanable due to holes in the FRP board covering the wall.
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
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May 18, 2023 Pre-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - NUMBER
A 3 compartment sink is not provided in the manual warewashing operation.
Correction: Provide a 3 compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
Code 4-301.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in the rear food preparation area.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink.
Code 5-203.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in the front coffee preparation area.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink.
Code 5-203.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall in the front coffee preparation area behind the rear counter 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
Priority Foundation
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.