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Mel's Lakeshore Resort

1017 24 1/2 - 25TH ST, Chetek, WI 54728 · Barron County

22cited violations
2serious tier
6inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025131
20244191

Inspections

  1. May 14, 2026 Routine · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Apr 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

  3. Jul 29, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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)

  4. Jul 9, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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)

  5. May 1, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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

  6. Apr 11, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

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.