Whiskey Way
697 S HWY SS, 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
- TMYS-CC6NPT
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 924-4547
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
Inspections
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Nov 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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Serious
Priority
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Nov 21, 2023 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Oct 23, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core, 2 repeat
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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.