Stout's Island Lodge
2799 27TH ST, Birchwood, WI 54817 · Barron County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- SYOG-7QRMTQ
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 354-3646
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 11 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Inspections
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Aug 19, 2026 Re-inspection · 3 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH
Ahi tuna is being improperly thawed in reduced oxygen packaging.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Remove frozen fish products from the reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing.
Code 3-501.13 (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Milk in True reach in cooler and food items in prep cooler are improperly date marked. Some items are not provided with a datemark, some items are not discarded after 7 day shelf life.
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
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement- no * identifying food items covered by the consumer advisory.
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Clean dishes/utensils are improperly stored in the dishwashing area. Clean dishes are stored in drying racks in the "clean" side of the dishwashing area, but there is an accumulation of food waste in the "clean" side of the dishwashing area.
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
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jul 31, 2026 Routine · 5 priority, 6 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after touching her phone and ear buds.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Provided training to management regarding when to wash.
Code 2-301.14
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED
Raw steaks in 2 door cooler and shredded cheese in WIC found in moldy condition.
Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items. Steaks and shredded cheese discarded during inspection.
Code 3-101.11
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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 bun while assembling a burger.
Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Provided training to employee regarding bare hand contact.
Code 3-301.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Cranberry vinagrette in reach in cooler has exceeded its date mark. Sauces made onsite can only be held for 7 days after preparation.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark. Product discarded while onsite.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Serious
Priority
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. Employee replaced sanitizer container and adjusted dishwasher to provide appropriate sanitizer concentration.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - HANDWASHING
The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring the handwashing activities of employees. Employees were touching environmental objects (phone, ear buds, etc.) and were not washing hands before returning to work.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are effectively cleaning their hands.
Code 2-103.11 (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment. Dishwasher sanitizer container was empty and staff were not monitoring sanitizer concentration and did not know how to replace sanitizer.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..
Code 2-103.11 (K)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided food safety training to employees on datemarking procedures and discarding food after datemark.
Correction: The person in charge shall provide food safety training to employees on datemarking and when to discard food.
Code 2-103.11 (N)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH
Ahi tuna is being improperly thawed in reduced oxygen packaging.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Remove frozen fish products from the reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing.
Code 3-501.13 (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Milk in True reach in cooler and food items in prep cooler are improperly date marked. Some items are not provided with a datemark, some items are not discarded after 7 day shelf life.
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
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement- no * identifying food items covered by the consumer advisory.
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING
Mashed potatoes in the 2 door reach in cooler were observed to be uncovered.
Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)
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Not serious
Core
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
Sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and other food items are stored in unlabeled containers in the coolers.
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
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Clean dishes/utensils are improperly stored in the dishwashing area. Clean dishes are stored in drying racks in the "clean" side of the dishwashing area, but there is an accumulation of food waste in the "clean" side of the dishwashing area.
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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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 4, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · No items found
No violations cited.
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Sep 12, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED BY CUSTOMERS IN FOOD DISPLAY
Breakfast food (hardboiled eggs, yogurt, fruit, etc.) in the customer self-service area is not protected from contamination.
Correction: Provide a food shield, food guard, or other effective means to protect food from potential consumer contamination.
Code 3-306.11
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Hard boiled egg in cusromer self service line for breakfast is cold held at 64°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
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Jul 9, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER
Raw chorizo is stored above raw pork loin in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED BY CUSTOMERS IN FOOD DISPLAY
Breakfast food (hardboiled eggs, yogurt, fruit, etc.) in the customer self-service area is not protected from contamination.
Correction: Provide a food shield, food guard, or other effective means to protect food from potential consumer contamination.
Code 3-306.11
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Hard boiled egg in cusromer self service line for breakfast is cold held at 64°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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A quaternary sanitizer 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
Repeat
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A chlorine sanitizer test kit is available for checking sanitizer concentrations, but it is expired.
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
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Shelving in the CRC cooler is rusting and no longer 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
Food Saver vacuum packaging machine 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
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the floor fans in the warewashing area and kitchen are soiled with dust build up.
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
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles (paper towels, single use gloves, etc.) are being stored on the floor in the basement.
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
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Jul 26, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Chicken in the CRC cooler 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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on the lunch menu.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory on the dinner menu is missing the disclosure statement.
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory by utilizing a description of the products covered by the consumer advisory or asterisking the products on the menu and in the footnote.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY
Covers for bulk containers (flour, etc) located in the baking area are not easily cleanable because of cracks and chips.
Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.
Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A chlorine sanitizer test kit is available for checking sanitizer concentrations, but the test strips are expired.
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
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the wall behind the dirty dishes rack in the dishwasher area is 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
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles (to go containers) are being stored on the floor near the stairs.
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
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.