Mel's Lakeshore Resort
1017 24 1/2 - 25TH ST, 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
- PGAN-D3KLZP
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 642-0656
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 19 | 1 |
Inspections
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May 14, 2026 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Apr 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
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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 handling cheese, taco shell, etc. with bare hands.
Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods. Employee corrected by using gloves to handle RTE foods.
Code 3-301.11 (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
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Food items stored in green menards buckets are not protected from potential contamination. Green menards buckets are not approved for use with food.
Correction: Discontinue use of green menards buckets for food storage.
Code 3-307.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 29, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
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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 of permit release.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Jul 9, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
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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 of permit release.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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May 1, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
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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 of permit release.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK
There is no service sink provided in food establishment.
Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.
Code 5-203.13
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Apr 11, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided on discharge tube of ice machine.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in bar.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink.
Code 5-203.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in kitchen.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink.
Code 5-203.11
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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 of permit release.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Dry storage cupboard above the whirlpool freezer is not easily cleanable because of unsealed wood.
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 - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Dry storage cupboard in the kitchen is not easily cleanable because of unsealed wood.
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
VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - ADEQUACY
The flat top/stove top in the kitchen is not adequately covered by a ventilation hood system.
Correction: Provide additional ventilation hoods or devices to prevent grease and condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Contact the department of safety and professional services for requirements on plan review and installation.
Code 4-301.14
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK
There is no service sink provided in food establishment.
Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.
Code 5-203.13
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Interior surface of walk in cooler door and door frame are not easily cleanable due to wood.
Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.
Code 6-101.11
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Door to walk in freezer is not easily cleanable due to rust build up.
Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.
Code 6-101.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The wall behind the 4 compartment sink in the bar 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.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The ceiling above the condenser in the walk in cooler is not easily cleanable because of the wood beam it is connected to.
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
The wall in the kitchen behind the 4 compartment sink is not easily cleanable due to damage to the glassboard.
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
The wall in the cubby where the Whirlpool freezer is located is not sealed to be 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
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in the walk in cooler is not coved.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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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.