RecordWell Data

Black Bear, The

28249 250TH, Holcombe, WI 54745 · Chippewa County

9cited violations
2serious tier
4inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026220
2025130
2023142

Inspections

  1. Jul 30, 2026 Routine · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Feb 27, 2026 Follow Up · 2 priority foundation, 2 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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

  3. Dec 16, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

  4. Jul 20, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

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.