Microtel Inn & Suites
2771 DECKER DR, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · Barron County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- DBUK-BF2RX7
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 736-2010
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 | 16 | 7 |
Inspections
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Feb 4, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES
Single-use gloves are not discarded after being removed- employee put gloves back on after taking them off.
Correction: Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items. Employee training provided on proper use of single use gloves during inspection.
Code 3-304.15 (A)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED BY CUSTOMERS IN FOOD DISPLAY
Apples in the customer self-service area is not protected from contamination.
Correction: Provide a food shield, food guard, wrap item or other effective means to protect food from potential consumer contamination. Staff discontinued providing apples in customer self service breakfast area until an appropriate display can be provided.
Code 3-306.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Waffle batter in dispenser is cold held at 57°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Waffle batter is mixed the same morning and is not cooled in the cooler prior to being placed in the dispenser. Batter discarded. Procedure for making waffle batter changed so that the product is cooled the night before being placed in the dispenser.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - EMPLOYEE ILLNESS REPORTING
The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided training to employees about their responsibility to inform the person in charge about any signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne illness.
Correction: The person in charge shall provide training to employees on their reponsibility to report any signs, symptoms or diagnosis of foodborne illness.
Code 2-103.11 (O)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
Code 2-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for waffle batter in dispenser. The dispenser is only adequate for holding the batter cold during service, the batter is not adequately cooled before being placed in the dispenser.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Cool the batter to 41°F or below before placing it in the dispenser.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Diced ham, diced peppers/onions, sausage and milk in Beverage Air cooler and Haier cooler are improperly date marked. These items are marked with the use by date and are held longer than 7 days after opening.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Haier refrigerator is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Discontinue storing any food or beverages that require refrigeration for safety in this unit.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING - WET CLEANING
Utensils in 3 compartment sink are improperly cleaned. Dishes/utensils are not being washed with a detergent.
Correction: Utensils shall be effectively washed to remove or loosen soil by application of detergents, abrasive cleaners, brushes, hot water or high pressure sprays.
Code 4-603.14
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall behind the handwash sink in the warewash area is not easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Install a cleanable surface behind/beside the 3 compartment sink.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall behind and beside the 3 compartment sink is not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Install a cleanable surface behind/beside the 3 compartment sink.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor in the laundry room that is used for food prep and warewashing is not easily cleanable due to broken/missing tiles.
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
Corrected on site
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May 21, 2024 Follow Up · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 5 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Liquid egg in cups in an ice bath in breakfast self service area is cold held at 57°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)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
Ecolab Peroxide Mutlti Surface Cleaner & disinfectant is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. This product is being used to clean the food contact surfaces of the omelet maker and the waffle maker and it is not approved for use on food contact surfaces.
Correction: 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE OPERATIONS - UTENSILS
Bread, bagels, etc. are available for consumer self-service without any dispensing utensils.
Correction: Provide tongs or other approved dispensing utensils to prevent consumer contamination of ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-306.13 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Knee pedals for operating sink are not in working condition.
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
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Apr 24, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 5 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Liquid egg in cups in an ice bath in breakfast self service area is cold held at 57°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)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
Ecolab Peroxide Mutlti Surface Cleaner & disinfectant is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. This product is being used to clean the food contact surfaces of the omelet maker and the waffle maker and it is not approved for use on food contact surfaces.
Correction: 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE OPERATIONS - UTENSILS
Bread, bagels, etc. are available for consumer self-service without any dispensing utensils.
Correction: Provide tongs or other approved dispensing utensils to prevent consumer contamination of ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-306.13 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Knee pedals for operating sink are not in working condition.
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
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Mar 26, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Liquid egg in cups in an ice bath in breakfast self service area is cold held at 57°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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING
Utensils and equipment used with food are not sanitized after cleaning. Equipment being cleaned and rinsed, but not sanitized in the 3rd compartment of the 3 compartment sink.
Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.
Code 4-702.11
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
Ecolab Peroxide Mutlti Surface Cleaner & disinfectant is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. This product is being used to clean the food contact surfaces of the omelet maker and the waffle maker and it is not approved for use on food contact surfaces.
Correction: 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE OPERATIONS - UTENSILS
Bread, bagels, etc. are available for consumer self-service without any dispensing utensils.
Correction: Provide tongs or other approved dispensing utensils to prevent consumer contamination of ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-306.13 (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. Knee pedals for operating sink are not in working condition.
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
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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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.