Marathon County inspections find restaurant with 11 violations

Health department cites Pizza Hut location for multiple food safety issues

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:15am

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A translucent, ghostly X-ray image revealing the internal structures and contaminants on a restaurant kitchen countertop, conceptually illustrating the unseen health hazards uncovered by a health department inspection.An X-ray view exposes the hidden health risks lurking in a restaurant kitchen.Wausau Today

The Marathon County Health Department recently conducted inspections of licensed food establishments in the area, uncovering multiple violations at a local Pizza Hut restaurant. The inspections, which are reported monthly by the Wausau Daily Herald, found the Pizza Hut location in Abbotsford had 11 violations related to food safety and sanitation.

Why it matters

Regular health inspections of restaurants and food service businesses are crucial to ensuring public health and safety. Violations like those found at this Pizza Hut location can indicate potential risks of foodborne illness outbreaks, which can have serious consequences for customers and the community.

The details

The Marathon County Health Department inspection of the Pizza Hut No. 506006 location in Abbotsford found 11 violations, including issues with food temperatures, improper food storage, and unsanitary conditions. Specific violations included hot food being held at unsafe temperatures, food contact surfaces not being properly cleaned and sanitized, and the presence of pests.

  • The inspections were conducted by the Marathon County Health Department in April 2026.

The players

Pizza Hut No. 506006

A Pizza Hut restaurant location in Abbotsford, Wisconsin that was cited for 11 health code violations during a recent county inspection.

Marathon County Health Department

The local public health agency responsible for conducting regular inspections of licensed food establishments in Marathon County, Wisconsin.

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The takeaway

This inspection report highlights the importance of consistent health department oversight and enforcement to maintain food safety standards at restaurants and other food service businesses. While violations do not necessarily mean a restaurant is unsafe, they indicate areas that need improvement to protect public health.