River Ratz Saloon
356 W 16TH, Cochrane, WI 54622 · Buffalo County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Buffalo County Health Department
- License / ID
- CHEE-9WJKUL
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (608) 248-2337
- Official record
- Buffalo County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 2, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Beef noodle soup in argus cooler has exceeded its date mark of 1/20.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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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
RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS
Date marking method for chili is inadequate. Chili is date marked for 12/30 and was frozen, but there is no way to know how many of the 7 days have passed. Sauces are past their 7 day date mark.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Ensure when foods are frozen there is a way to know how long it has when it is thawed out. Date mark sauces so that they only last 7 days.
Code 3-501.17 (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory the next time you redo the menu.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST
Pickles in the berg cooler are stored with the lid off.
Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jun 4, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Shredded mozzerella cheese is cold held at 56°F in the clear door fridge.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Food items in the cooler were disposed of.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
QAC sanitizer is measured at 500 ppm in kitchen 3 component sink.
Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.
Code 7-202.12 (A)
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Cup lids not stored in the bag they come in, they are exposed to contamination.
Correction: Store single-use articles in their original container or use other effective means to prevent contamination.
Code 4-903.11 (C)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jun 1, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
Quat sanitizer at the 3-comp sink at the bar and in the spray bottle at the bar measured 500ppm.
Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.
Code 7-202.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Soda gun holder and potato cutters are visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Please clean more often. Recommended taking out, rinse, wash, and sanitize at least once a week.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wet wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter. Wet cloth needs to sit in sanitizer solution, dry cloth can sit on counter.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Containers of flour, sugar, and taco seasoning is stored on the floor in the basement.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED
Handwashing sink at the bar doesn't have non-hand operated paper towel dispensor.
Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.
Code 5-202.12 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at bar handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Serious
Priority
Source: Buffalo County Health Department. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.