Marathon
209 RACINE ST, Menasha, WI 54952 · Winnebago County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Simple)
- Inspected by
- City of Menasha Health Department
- License / ID
- TDRW-A7VT65
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- City of Menasha Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 21, 2026 Routine · 5 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - CONDIMENT PROTECTION
Sugar at the coffee station is available in an uncovered container or is otherwise not protected from contamination from consumer use.
Correction: Provide approved containers, such as pump or squeeze dispensers or individual packets for dispensing condiments. Remove existing open box of sugar and replace with individual packs or appropriate dispenser.
Code 3-306.12
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Not serious
Core
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
Sandwich cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. Temperature in the cooler at the time of inspection was 41F.
Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. Thermometer should be placed in the warmest part of the cooler.
Code 4-204.112 (B)
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT - CLEANING FREQUENCY - AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT RECONTAMINATION
The 3 compartment sinks are not cleaned at a frequency that prevents recontamination. Spilled or leaking beverages, visible soils noted in all 3 compartment sink basins and drain boards.
Correction: Clean warewashing machine and components or the compartments of warewashing sinks at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils. Thoroughly clean all basins and drain boards and maintain clean. Keep area around 3 compartment sinks clear.
Code 4-501.14 (B)
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Coffee lids lying loose not properly protected lids are lying loose on a counter top visibly soiled. .
Correction: Store single-use articles in their original container or use other effective means to prevent contamination. Lids must be stored in original sleave or from an approved protected dispenser.
Code 4-903.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The walk in cooler floor is noted with accumulated water cited as related to a roof leak. Roof repairs are actively on going. No foods or food containers noted directly affected however signficant water is on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.Upon completion of roof work the entire walk in cooler floor should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to provent possible contamination of food containers and prevent growth of mold and mildew
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Oct 20, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS AND COATINGS
Wall surfaces in the ware wash room noted deteriored with peeling paint and wall damage.
Correction: Provide wall and ceiling coverings that are smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent. Walls must be repaired or replaced so that they are smooth non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.16
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Sep 10, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION
Spray bottle stored immediately adjacent and above single use coffee cups, lids and conditiments. Other chemical spray bottles noted out and directly accessible to the public.
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. All chemicals should be properly stored when not in immediate use.
Code 7-201.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.
Code 2-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Sinks not readily accessible, ladders and other items stored in front of designated basin.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition and accessible at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - CONDIMENT PROTECTION
Sugar is available in an uncovered container or is otherwise not protected from contamination from consumer use. An open bag of sugar was placed out at the coffee station for customer use
Correction: Provide approved containers, such as pump or squeeze dispensers or individual packets for dispensing condiments. Bag of sugar was removed direct customer access and ordered disposed of based on possible contamination. Obtain and appropriate closed and protected dispenser for condiments.
Code 3-306.12
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT - CLEANING FREQUENCY - CLEANED BEFORE AND AFTER USE
The 3 compartment sink is extremely soiled and not cleaned before use.
Correction: Clean warewashing machine, compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; drainboards or other equipment before using. 3 compartment sink must be thoroughly cleaned. Remove all unessessary items and relocated ladder blocking use.
Code 4-501.14 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of walk in cooler are extremelys soiled including fan shrowds, ceiling and floor. Entire floor is wet likely due to door not being completely closed. No leak was noted
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. The entire walk in cooler must be thoroughly cleaned including floors, wallls, shelving and ceiling. Maintain door closed to prevent condensation on the floor.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS AND COATINGS
Wall surfaces in the ware wash room noted deteriored with peeling paint and wall damage.
Correction: Provide wall and ceiling coverings that are smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent. Walls must be repaired or replaced so that they are smooth non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.16
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 4, 2024 Follow Up · 3 core, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
Walk in cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Code 4-204.112 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of walk in cooler and coffee service area 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
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The ware washing area and walk in cooler require cleaning.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Sep 6, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING
Coffee urn is not sanitized after cleaning. No sanitizer is available.
Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.Obtain and approved sanitizer immediately. QUAT or food grade chlorine sanitizer.
Code 4-702.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
An appropriate test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. Test strips should be obtained for either QUAT or Chlorine
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
Core
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
Walk in cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Code 4-204.112 (B)
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Not serious
Core
SANITIZING AGENTS - AVAILABILITY
Sanitizing agent is not available for sanitizing equipment and utensils
Correction: Provide chemical sanitizer and suspend operation until sanitizer can be provided.
Code 4-303.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of walk in cooler and coffee service area 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
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The ware washing area and walk in cooler require cleaning.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
Source: City of Menasha Health Department. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.