Red's Grill & Bar
121 LAKEVIEW DR, Chetek, WI 54728 · Barron County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
Inspections
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Jun 30, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Feb 20, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 24, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Serious
Priority
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.