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Whiskey Way

697 S HWY SS, Chetek, WI 54728 · Barron County

20cited violations
2serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
License / ID
TMYS-CC6NPT
Status
Permitted
Phone
(715) 924-4547
Official record
Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025151
20232151

Inspections

  1. Nov 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority

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

      The chlorine sanitizer in the 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. Corrective action: all dishes will be cleaned in the 3 compartment sink until the dishwasher can be serviced

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink blocked for proper handwashing. There are items stored in front of the handwashing sink that inhibit access to the sink.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Corrective action: items were moved so there is easy access to the handwashing sink

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink observed to be also used for washing dishes and utensils.

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

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Residential style air conditioner connnected to a "cool bot" regulator in the alk-in cooler is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. This cooler has TCS food.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Some floor planks in the kitchen and bar are damaged and are no longer smooth and 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

  2. Nov 21, 2023 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

      No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

      Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

      Code 4-302.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Residential style air conditioner connected to a "cool bot" regulator in the walk-in cooler is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Foods that require refrigeration for safety cannot be stored in the walk-in cooler.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

      Clean dishes and utensils are improperly stored in by the handwashing sink in the kitchen.

      Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

      Code 4-903.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles are being stored in on the floor. Cardboard boats and cups are 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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Some floor planks in the kitchen and one in the bar are damaged and are no longer smooth and 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

  3. Oct 23, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      WATER FROM APPROVED SOURCE - QUALITY

      Drinking water has tested high for nitrates. Drinking water advisory signs are no longer posted to inform customers of the risks of drinking water with high nitrates.

      Correction: Post Drinking Water Advisory signs at the bar and at the sink in each restroom.

      Code 5-102.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

      No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

      Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

      Code 4-302.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink is being used to wash dishes and utensils.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. All dishes and utensils need to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the 3 compartment sink.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      A case of oranges is stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Residential style air conditioner connected to a "cool bot" regulator in the walk-in cooler is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Foods that require refrigeration for safety cannot be stored in the walk-in cooler.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

      Clean dishes and utensils are improperly stored in by the handwashing sink in the kitchen.

      Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

      Code 4-903.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles are being stored in on the floor. Cardboard boats and cups are 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

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Some floor planks in the kitchen and one in the bar are damaged and are no longer smooth and 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.