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Super 8 Hotel

2401 S MAIN ST, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Barron County

38cited violations
8serious tier
4inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261103
20242275
2023110

Inspections

  1. Mar 17, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 3 core, 5 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

  2. Nov 27, 2024 Re-inspection · 4 core, 4 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

  3. Nov 25, 2024 Routine · 5 priority, 2 priority foundation, 13 core
    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

  4. Jun 27, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
    • 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

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.