Wander Inn
6020 CTY ROAD X, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 · Chippewa County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 7, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Jul 31, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Dec 31, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Dec 7, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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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
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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)
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.