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Wander Inn

6020 CTY ROAD X, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 · Chippewa County

15cited 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-7QWN2H
Status
Permitted
Phone
(715) 874-5590
Official record
Chippewa County Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025120
2024162
2023130

Inspections

  1. Jan 7, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Lindsay and I reviewed how to make a proper sanitizing solution with the Steramine sanitizer at 200-400 ppm.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A quat (QAC) test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Lindsay ordered while I was onsite.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Fridge in kitchen has broken thermometer. Bar bin cooler with beef sticks is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Correction: Provide working thermometers for both and monitor that all Time/Temp Controlled for Safety Refrigerators/Freezers are holding safe temps on a daily basis. Lindsay ordered new thermometers when I was there at the visit.

      Code 4-204.112 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The ice machine, interior walls/ceiling of walk in cooler and storage area of the basement were all past due for cleaning.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  2. Jul 31, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.

      Correction: Provide a quat (QAC) test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The walls and ceilings in basement are covered in cobwebs that need to be removed. Hood system above grill/fryer also appears that it is past due for a cleaning.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  3. Dec 31, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Chili in kitchen GE fridge has exceeded its date mark.

      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)

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROMINENCE - ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Steramine sanitizer bottles at bar and kitchen does not bear a manufacturer’s label.

      Correction: Provide labels for poisonous or toxic materials used in the food establishment. Staff were instructed to label the bottles with the word "Sanitizer" at minimum.

      Code 7-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.

      Correction: Provide a quat (QAC) test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Interior of ice machine is visibly soiled with mold/mildew.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • 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)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The walls and ceilings in basement are covered in cobwebs that need to be removed. Hood system above grill/fryer also appears that it is past due for a cleaning.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  4. Dec 7, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A Quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      The exterior door located at the top of the basement stairs has a gap at the bottom where mice or other small vermin could enter the building.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The hood system above fryers and grill in kitchen is very dirty and overdue for a cleaning.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

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.