Iron Buffalo Saloon

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Inspections

1. Jul 29, 2026 Pre-inspection · 5 priority foundation, 6 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - EMPLOYEE ILLNESS REPORTING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided training to employees about their responsibility to inform the person in charge about any signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne illness. Each employee must read and sign employee health reporting agreement documenting the required training. Complete forms must be kept on file for review by MCHD.

     Correction: The person in charge shall provide training to employees on their reponsibility to report any signs, symptoms or diagnosis of foodborne illness.

     Code 2-103.11 (O)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY

     Thermometer in walkin cooler is not accurate to ± [ 3]°F.

     Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

     Code 4-203.12

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

     No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

     Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

     Code 4-302.12 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The exterior walkin cooler floor was not clean.

     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. Failure to provide documentation of a CFPM to the Manitowoc County Health Dept within 90 days will result in license suspension..

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Wooden cabinets behind the bar are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Remove all noncompliance shelving and cabinetry behind the bar and replaced with approved surfaces.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Clean glassware is being stored directly on cloth towels which is prohibited. Store glassware on an approved surface such as dri-deck.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The wall and ceiling surfaces in the men's and women's bathrooms are not smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

     The wall and floor juncture in the bathrooms is not coved.

     Correction: Provide base coving.

     Code 6-201.13 (A)