Super 8 Hotel
2401 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-CQJJZE
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (847) 345-6518
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 27 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 17, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 3 core, 5 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE
Food is obtained from an unapproved source. Hard boiled eggs are made in the private residence.
Correction: Discard foods from unapproved source. Corrective action: hard boiled eggs will not be made in the private residence. Eggs will be prepared in the breakfast area.
Code 3-201.11 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - 4-HOURS
The plan for time as a public health control for 4 hours is not being followed. Pancake mix for the pancake machine is being saved after the 4 hours.
Correction: Foods in unmarked containers, marked to exceeed 4 hours, food that has exceeded the 4 hour time limit or foods not properly hot or cold held before using time as a public health control shall be discarded. Corrective action: pancake mix was discarded.
Code 3-501.19 (B) (1), (3) and (4)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING
Utensils and equipment are not sanitized after cleaning. The dishes for the breakfast area are being cleaned in the hand sink or in the private residence and are not being sanitized after cleaning.
Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food. All dishes and utensils are required to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the 3 compartment sink. Corrective action: staff prepared the 3 compartment sink and dishes will now be cleaned in the 3 compartment sink.
Code 4-702.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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. Corrective action: procedures were provided during the inspection and were posted in the laundry room near the 3 comp sink.
Code 2-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - LOCATION AND PLACEMENT
Handwashing sink for the backroom where the coolers are located does not have easy access to food employees to wash hands.
Correction: Relocate or provide a handwashing sink to facilitate handwashing by food employees. Discontinue putting breads and pastries on trays in the backroom or install a handwashing sink.
Code 5-204.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
The homestyle fridge/freezer in the backroom is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. TCS foods (milk and cream cheese) are being stored in the refrigerator.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING
Tongs not contacting TCS food is improperly cleaned. The tongs in the breakfast area are not being washed at least every 24 hours.
Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.
Code 4-602.11 (E)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in the breakfast area under the handwashing sink is damaged. The baseboard is no longer sealed.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Nov 27, 2024 Re-inspection · 4 core, 4 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of cabinets in the breakfast area are soiled with debris (dried milk, juice, coffee, etc.).
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
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING
- Fresh coffee machine that uses a coffee concentrate and adds water is not cleaned according to the manufacturer's directions. Only the non-food contact surfaces are being cleaned. The hoses that attach to the coffee concentrate bag are not being cleaned. Follow the manufacturer's directions for cleaning the coffee machine.
Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.
Code 4-602.11 (E)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in the breakfast area to the left of the handwashing sink is no longer in good repair. The sink has a leak that is causing water to pool on the floor and has damaged the wood baseboard coving. The coving is no longer intact or sealed.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
Wall behind the pancake machine has food debris splattered on the wall.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Nov 25, 2024 Routine · 5 priority, 2 priority foundation, 13 core
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Serious
Priority
COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - FOOD PREPARED IN PRIVATE HOME
Hard boiled eggs are prepared in a private home.
Correction: Discard food from unapproved sources.
Code 3-201.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED BY CUSTOMERS IN FOOD DISPLAY
Goldfish crackers in the customer self-service area is not protected from contamination.
Correction: Provide a food shield, food guard, or other effective means to protect food from potential consumer contamination. Corrective action: staff removed goldfish dish from the breakfast bar and said they will no longer serve goldfish crackers
Code 3-306.11
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Pancake batter in pancake machine is cold held at 83°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING
Dishes are not sanitized after cleaning.
Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.
Code 4-702.11
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
Low splash bleach is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. This bleach is not approved for use on food contact surfaces
Correction: Purchase bleach that is approved for use on food contact surfaces (dishes). Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.
Code 7-202.12 (A)
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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
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
Handwashing sink in the breakfast area is being used for dumping liquids and warewashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Handwashing sink can only be used for handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (B)
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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
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Spoon in the goldfish cracker bowl was improperly stored. Spoon handle was in direct contact with the goldfish crackers.
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. Corrective action: spoon was removed from bowl and goldfish crackers were discarded.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
FOOD LABELS - BULK FOODS LABELED
Bulk food container of syrup is not labeled or no placard is provided with required label information.
Correction: Bulk food label or placard information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, and food allergens.
Code 3-602.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Homestyle refrigerator (freezer/fridge) is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. This unit is being used to store yogurt.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
CLEANING AGENTS - AVAILABILITY
Dish soap is not available for use.
Correction: Cleaning agents shall be available for use at all times. Suspend cleaning operations until cleaning agents can be provided. Corrective action: staff retrieved dish soap from the private residence during the inspection.
Code 4-303.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of cabinets in the breakfast area are soiled with debris (dried milk, juice, coffee, etc.).
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
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING
- Fresh coffee machine that uses a coffee concentrate and adds water is not cleaned according to the manufacturer's directions. Only the non-food contact surfaces are being cleaned. The hoses that attach to the coffee concentrate bag are not being cleaned. Follow the manufacturer's directions for cleaning the coffee machine.
Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.
Code 4-602.11 (E)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING
Tongs used by guest for bread, bagels, etc. not contacting TCS food is improperly cleaned. The tongs are not cleaned every 24 hours..
Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.
Code 4-602.11 (E)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The door of the 1 door cooler in the storage room is not cleaned on a frequent basis. The cooler door in the storage room has an accumulation of food debris on the door and the handle.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The door of the display cooler in the breakfast area is not cleaned on a frequent basis. There is an accumulation of food debris on the door and the handle.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles (plastic knives) are being stored in a container on the breakfast bar with the food contact surface up, exposed to contamination. .
Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Store single-use articles with food contact surface down inside the container to prevent exposure to contamination.
Code 4-903.12
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The plumbing under the handwashing sink in the breakfast area is not maintained in good repair. There is a leak in the plumbing causing a pool of water under the sink that is damaging the baseboard and cabinet.
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
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in the breakfast area to the left of the handwashing sink is no longer in good repair. The sink has a leak that is causing water to pool on the floor and has damaged the wood baseboard coving. The coving is no longer intact or sealed.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
Wall behind the pancake machine has food debris splattered on the wall.
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, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The wall behind handwashing sink in the breakfast area has food debris splattered on the wall.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.
Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area. Corrective action: permit was posted during the inspection
Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 27, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring quat 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
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.