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Red's Grill & Bar

121 LAKEVIEW DR, Chetek, WI 54728 · Barron County

24cited violations
6serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
License / ID
PWIN-BM4KKC
Status
Permitted
Phone
(715) 924-3100
Official record
Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261133
20242113

Inspections

  1. Jun 30, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
    • 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 raw burger pattie and then handled a bun. Bun was discarded.

      Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

      Code 3-301.11 (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese, grilled chicken in RIC avantco prep (kitchen) is cold held at 60°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. All out of temperature food was discarded by staff. Unit out of service until proper cold holding temps verified.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The Clean Force chlorine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Staff to use Ecolab dishwasher in the kitchen to sanatize dishes until Jet Tech dishwasher at correct concentration of sanitizer.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THAWING

      Burger patties and chicken is being improperly thawed by sitting out on the counter in the kitchen.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

      Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement. Asterisk foods that can be served raw or undercooked.

      Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

      Code 3-603.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. West bar hand sink has tape over it and is out of order. Outside bar handwash sink was not in working order.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to have a strainer of ice and lemon slices sitting in it during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      HACCP PLAN - NOT IN PLACE

      Food Establishment does not have a required HACCP Plan for Reduced Oxygen packaging of steaks.

      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

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Tub of raw fish is not protected from potential contamination. Raw fish is stored in a container without a lid in the walk in cooler.

      Correction: Discard food item.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Seal on walk in cooler door is not easily cleanable because it is damaged.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      The plywood floor in the walk in freezer is not non absorbant and easily cleanable.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Vacuum Sealer is not ANSI 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 in the basement and stored on the floor..

      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

  2. Feb 20, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  3. Jan 24, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Gravy in the warmer is hot held at 120°F

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Pizza toppings in Aurora Prep Cooler are cold held at 45-50°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Unsafe food items were discarded. Staff removed the parchment paper that was blocking the air flow in the cooler.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The chlorine sanitizer (dishwasher) is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Dishwasher was primed to provide adequate sanitizer.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding, hot holding and reheating.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WHERE TO WASH

      Employee observed washing hands in an unapproved sink. Employee washing hands in food prep sink.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.

      Code 2-301.15

    • 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

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Seal on walk in cooler door is not easily cleanable because it is damaged.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of the portable hot hold cambro under the prep table are soiled with food debris.

      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

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of exterior of Aurora prep cooler and door handles are soiled with food debris.

      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

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of the exterior and door handles of the ARctic Air reach in freezer are soiled with food debris.

      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

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of the floor in the walk in cooler are soiled with food debris.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

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.