Cheers
142 SOO AVE, Almena, WI 54805 · 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-7QRN4X
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 357-3450
- Official record
- Barron County Department of Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 2, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 7 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
Food contact surfaces of the fry scoop and the dump bin for the fryer that is used with time/temperature controlled for safety food is not cleaned every 4 hours.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours. Corrective action: created a cleaning scheduled. Fry scoop, dump bin, spatual, etc will be cleaned at 4pm, 8pm, midnight, and closing.
Code 4-602.11 (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Inside of the ice machine is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Food contact surface of the fry scoop is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED
The seam between the countertops in the kitchen is no longer easily cleanable. There is an accumulation of debris and the surface is no longer smooth.
Correction: Provide equipment that is designed and constructed to be easily cleanable and free from unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.
Code 4-202.16
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED
The inside of the lid on the Amana chest freezer in the back storage area is cracked and has duct tape holding the pieces together. This surface is not easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide equipment that is designed and constructed to be easily cleanable and free from unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.
Code 4-202.16
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGNED
The front of the cabinets in the kitchen have exposed wood and are no longer fully sealed and easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide equipment that is designed and constructed to be easily cleanable and free from unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices.
Code 4-202.16
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Homestyle fridge in the bar is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. Orange juice and cranberry juice is stored in the fridge. There is also non-tcs foods.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Corrective action: orange juice and cranberry juice was moved to the walk-in cooler
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of mini freezer for mugs are soiled with 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
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING
Ice scoop not contacting TCS food is improperly cleaned. Ice scoop is not cleaned every 24 hours.
Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.
Code 4-602.11 (E)
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
There is a "wash hands" sign in the kitchen covering a hole in the wall where there was a vent previously. The wall needs to be fully sealed and easily cleanable.
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 walls by the ice machine are not fully sealed. the trim is missing and the paneling is bowing.
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 floor behind the bar is damaged. There is exposed wood and missing tiles.
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
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floor in the kitchen has an accumulation of debris under the floor mats.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 19, 2023 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.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Oct 18, 2023 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.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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.