Michoacana Of Rice Lake
2468 S MAIN ST, 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
- PGAN-DKQJ27
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 894-7379
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 22, 2026 Routine · 5 priority foundation, 5 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS
Date marking method for food items that require refrigeration is inadequate. Many items that are held for more than 24 hours are not date marked. Discussed process with owner. The majority of the food items are used for 2-3 days before being discarded. Discussed that any thing held for more than 24 hours must be date marked.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Food contact surface on the left side of the ice machine is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HOT AND COLD WATER - CAPACITY - QUANTITY AND AVAILABILITY
The hot water heater is incapable of meeting the peak demands of the food establishment.
Correction: Provide an adequate water source or system that will meet the peak demands of this facility and also ensure that hot water generation will meet peak water demands as well.
Code 5-103.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE
Hot water temperature at handwashing sink is at 60°F.
Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.
Code 5-202.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink is unavailable for proper handwashing. Sink had equipment stored in the basin.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Corrective action: items in the sink were removed during the inspection.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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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
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
Salsas are stored in unlabeled container.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code 3-302.12
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Bucket of ice cream are stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Ice cream cones, waffle cones, waffle bowls are not protected from potential contamination. These items are on top of the ice cream display case and could be contaminated by the customers.
Correction: The cones were moved during the inspection to a table behind the counter.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Food in the 2 door cooler is not protected from potential contamination. Personal lunch items are stored above food used for retail.
Correction: Designate an area for employee's food that is separate from food used for customers.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED
Packaged popcicles, granola, and cakes are not labeled.
Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Corrective action: popcicles and cakes will no longer be self-serve. Employee will hand the customer each item upon request.
Code 3-602.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 9, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER SANITIZATION TEMPERATURES
Water temperature for the sanitization rinse in the EcoLab high temperature warewashing machine is below 180° F.
Correction: Adjust the water temperature so the hot water is between [ °F] and 194 °F or have the unit serviced immediately. Food establishment shall cease operations unless alternative warewashing is available.
Code 4-501.112
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
Transition strip is needed between the flooring in the front area and the area that leads to the bathroom.
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
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Aug 20, 2025 Pre-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 3 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER SANITIZATION TEMPERATURES
Water temperature for the sanitization rinse in the EcoLab high temperature warewashing machine is below 180° F.
Correction: Adjust the water temperature so the hot water is between [ °F] and 194 °F or have the unit serviced immediately. Food establishment shall cease operations unless alternative warewashing is available.
Code 4-501.112
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Core
SANITIZING AGENTS - AVAILABILITY
Sanitizing agent is not available for sanitizing equipment and utensils
Correction: Provide chemical sanitizer and suspend operation until sanitizer can be provided.
Code 4-303.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The plumbing under the 3 compartment sink is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The plumbing under the sink by the dishwasher is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
Wall by the back door is damaged. The dry wall is no longer intact.
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
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
Floor is tile. One section of the floor in the front area does not have tile and the surface of the floor is uneven and not 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
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
Transition strip is needed between the flooring in the front area and the area that leads to the bathroom.
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
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.