Tree Stand Tavern LLC
48 S 5TH, Barron, WI 54812 · 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-CQMJAD
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 559-7721
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 18 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
Inspections
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Feb 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 1 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 25 PPM.
Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.Staff prepared an appropriate concentration of sanitizer in an alternative sink and will use this method to sanitize equipment until the dishwasher is serviced.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The bleach sanitizer in the spray bottle is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 200+ PPM.
Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Staff member adjust sanitizer concentration in spray bottle.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement identifying items covered by the consumer advisory using an asterisk *.
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in the bar.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink. Send picture verification by due date to Mackenzie.benda@co.barron.wi.us
Code 5-203.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
Working containers of bleach sanitizer not labeled with common name of product.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used. Staff labeled bottle.
Code 7-102.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Staff member moved wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jun 7, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in the bar.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink or submit a variance for utilizing the first compartment of the 4 compartment sink as a handwashing sink.
Code 5-203.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jun 4, 2024 Follow Up · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core, 6 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS
Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Employee handled tortilla shells without gloves.
Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-301.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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
Priority Foundation
Repeat
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A quaternary sanitizer test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations (bar 3 compartment sink).
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
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in the bar.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink or submit a variance for utilizing the first compartment of the 4 compartment sink as a handwashing sink.
Code 5-203.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in sanitizer that is not at the appropriate concentration- 200+ Chlorine sanitizer. .
Correction: Sanitizers used for wiping counters and equipment shall be provided in a solution that is at a safe concentration in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Spray bottle of sanitizer used for wiping surfaces storedstored in sanitizer that is not at the appropriate concentration- 200+ Chlorine sanitizer.
Correction: Sanitizers used for wiping counters and equipment shall be provided in a solution that is at a safe concentration in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Interior non-food contact surface of the Master Freeze freezer is cracked and damaged 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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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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May 14, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS
Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Employee handled tortilla shells without gloves.
Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-301.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The chlorine sanitizer in the 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.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA
Wet wipes used in the food establishment for sanitizing thermometers between use are not approved for sanitizing food contact surfaces.
Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.
Code 7-204.11
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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
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THAWING
Tubes of raw ground beef are being improperly thawed by holding at room temperature.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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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 (bar 3 compartment sink).
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
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Handwashing sink not provided in the bar.
Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink or submit a variance for utilizing the first compartment of the 4 compartment sink as a handwashing sink.
Code 5-203.11
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Spray bottle of sanitizer used for wiping surfaces storedstored in sanitizer that is not at the appropriate concentration- 200+ Chlorine sanitizer.
Correction: Sanitizers used for wiping counters and equipment shall be provided in a solution that is at a safe concentration in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored in sanitizer that is not at the appropriate concentration- 200+ Chlorine sanitizer. .
Correction: Sanitizers used for wiping counters and equipment shall be provided in a solution that is at a safe concentration in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Interior non-food contact surface of the Master Freeze freezer is cracked and damaged 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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Serious
Priority
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Aug 24, 2023 Pre-inspection · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Walk in cooler is cold holding at 50°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
Corrected on site
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided on food prep sink.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED
Plumbing system not provided with backflow prevention at the threaded spigot in the utility/mop sink.
Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.
Code 5-203.14
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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 tests 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
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
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
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - WOOD, USE LIMITATION
Wood is used for shelving in the walk in cooler.
Correction: Remove wood used for food contact surfaces unless otherwise approved for use.
Code 4-101.17
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The walls and ceilings in the walk in cooler are not easily cleanable due to the seams between the sheets of glassboard not being sealed.
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.