Washburn County Food, Lodging Licensing, Regulations, Complaints and Investigations Information

In Washburn County, the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection conducts licensing and regulation of every public restaurant, swimming pool, campground, recreational education camp, lodging establishment, food operation, and vending machine business.

If you or someone you know is ill (or becoming ill) from a food or recreational source, call a health care facility near you immediately to receive advice or treatment.

To report a suspected foodborne illness, complete the following form maintained by the Department of Health Services: Foodborne Illness Report Form.

To report an issue on topics such as food safety, facility sanitation, employee hygiene, or third-party food delivery services, use the links below:

- Retail Food Establishments (e.g., restaurants, grocery stores)
- Recreational Facilities (e.g., lodging facilities, campgrounds, swimming pools)
- Manufactured Food Facilities or Dairy Plants
- Meat and Poultry Business Complaints
- Third-party Food Delivery Complaints
- Reports can also be submitted by calling (608) 224-4714 or by emailing [email protected]

Telephone: 608-224-4720
Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Food and Recreational Safety
PO Box 8911
Madison WI, 53708-8911

Location Address:
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Food and Recreational Safety
2811 Agriculture Drive
Madison WI, 53708