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Badger Brew

2304 S MAIN ST, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Barron County

18cited violations
4serious tier
6inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
20243104
2023250

Inspections

  1. Jan 7, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

  2. Apr 16, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  3. Mar 28, 2024 Follow Up · 2 priority, 2 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

  4. Mar 15, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

  5. Jun 19, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core
    • 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

  6. May 18, 2023 Pre-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

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.