Black Bear, The
28249 250TH, Holcombe, WI 54745 · Chippewa County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Chippewa County Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QXQPA
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (715) 595-4639
- Official record
- Chippewa County Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Inspections
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Jul 30, 2026 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Feb 27, 2026 Follow Up · 2 priority foundation, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement for each food item that can be served undercooked.
Correction: Properly identify those food items that require a consumer advisory, add asterisk to each food item.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - LOCATION AND PLACEMENT
Handwashing sink for kitchen is not conveniently located for easy access to food employees as there is no approved handwash sink in the kitchen area. A temporary handwash unit is set up outside of kitchen that was allowed during inital licensing.
Correction: Relocate or provide a handwashing sink to facilitate handwashing by food employees. As time or the opportunity presents itself, continue to determine where and the best place to add a handwash sink for the kitchen.
Code 5-204.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Dec 16, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement for each food item that can be served undercooked.
Correction: Properly identify those food items that require a consumer advisory, add asterisk to each food item.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING FACILITIES - LOCATION AND PLACEMENT
Handwashing sink for kitchen is not conveniently located for easy access to food employees as there is no approved handwash sink in the kitchen area. A temporary handwash unit is set up outside of kitchen that was allowed during inital licensing.
Correction: Relocate or provide a handwashing sink to facilitate handwashing by food employees. As time or the opportunity presents itself, continue to determine where and the best place to add a handwash sink for the kitchen.
Code 5-204.11
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Not serious
Core
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
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jul 20, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after wiping face with paper towel and when going in between kitchen areas with door handle to touch.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. We discussed handwashing and handwashing was done when needed.
Code 2-301.14
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
Bleach is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. Bleach was over 2000 ppm.
Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use. Bucket was remade to 200 ppm.
Code 7-202.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the asterisk next to each food item.
Correction: Properly identify those food items that require a consumer advisory.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The equipment door handles and interiors, sides of cooking equipment not cleaned on a frequent basis. Coolers, freezer, and cooking equipment are built up with food residue and grease build-up.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
Source: Chippewa County Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 8, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.