Taco Bell #037062
11 E BURTON 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
- DBUK-BP6MWG
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 24, 2026 Follow Up · 3 core
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink in the men's restroom.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floor in the kitchen area has an accumulation of grease in the fryer area. The floor by the legs or wheels of equipment also has buildup of dirt.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - HANDWASHING FACILITES - EQUIPPED
Handwashing facilities in the Men's Restroom does not have soap provided.
Correction: Provide soap in the restroom at all times.
Code 8-301.11
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Not serious
Core
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Jul 13, 2026 Routine · 5 core
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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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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of thermometers are soiled with debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Corrective action: thermometers were cleaned during the inspection.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of lids for bulk rice and twists are soiled with debris.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Corrective actions: both lids were replaced with clean lids during the inspection.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink in the men's restroom.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floor in the kitchen area has an accumulation of grease in the fryer area. The floor by the legs or wheels of equipment also has buildup of dirt.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - HANDWASHING FACILITES - EQUIPPED
Handwashing facilities in the Men's Restroom does not have soap provided.
Correction: Provide soap in the restroom at all times.
Code 8-301.11
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Not serious
Core
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Feb 3, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Cheese, tomatoes, guacamole, ect. in cold well were cold held at 48-56°F. The cold well was not turned on at the beginnning of the day.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Corrective action: cold well was switched on, all temp abused food was discarded, new containers and new food from the walk-in cooler was put in the cold well.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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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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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jan 22, 2024 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
Test kit available for monitoring sanitizer concentration does not have the color chart to check the results.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor.
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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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door in the back of the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink is not tight-fitting.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 16, 2024 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
Test kit available for monitoring sanitizer concentration does not have the color chart to check the results.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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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 [time period].
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor.
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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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door in the back of the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink is not tight-fitting.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 9, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
Test kit available for monitoring sanitizer concentration does not have the color chart to check the results.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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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 [time period].
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor.
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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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door in the back of the kitchen by the 3 compartment sink is not tight-fitting.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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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.