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River Ratz Saloon

356 W 16TH, Cochrane, WI 54622 · Buffalo County

14cited violations
4serious tier
3inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026151
2025132
2023161

Inspections

  1. Feb 2, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

  2. Jun 4, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

  3. Jun 1, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

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.