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Edgewater Bar & Grill

820 STATE HWY 67, Kiel, WI 53042 · Manitowoc County

41cited violations
7serious tier
4inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Manitowoc County Health Department
License / ID
JWAI-CNCLVV
Status
Permitted
Phone
(920) 894-7612
Official record
Manitowoc County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026172
20251133
2024191
20231121

Inspections

  1. Apr 30, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      French onion soup in steam table is hot held at 115°F

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Soup was reheated to 165 degrees F.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. After priming numerous times, sanitizer did not reach proper concentrations. Sinks must be used until dishwasher constantly reaches a concentration of 50-100 PPM chlorine.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Cole slaw, tomatoes, and garlic cloves in avocado oil exceed datemark.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life. Foods were discarded.

      Code 3-501.17 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing.

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Squirt bottles on the cookline with oil, water, etc. are not provided with labels.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of the interiors of the coolers and freezers are soiled with food residues.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED

      Cavity or door seals of microwaves are soiled.

      Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.

      Code 4-602.12 (B)

  2. Feb 20, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 8 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      RAW ANIMAL FOODS-COOKING TEMPERATURES - 165 DEGREES

      Raw chicken leg was not cooked to a temperature of 165°F for 15 seconds.

      Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to cook chicken to 165 °F for 15 seconds. Chicken was put back in the deep fryer until it reached 207 degrees.

      Code 3-401.11 (A) (3)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Cheese and chicken in the back Arctic Air is cold held at 43-45°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Food was discarded.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - REPAIRED TO UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

      The beer taps are draining into a bucket.

      Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

      Code 5-205.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY

      Thermometer in the back Arctic Air cooler measuring ambient air is not accurate to ± 3°F.

      Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

      Code 4-203.12

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Slicer is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      HACCP PLAN - NOT IN PLACE

      Food Establishment does not have a required HACCP Plan for ROP of steaks.

      Correction: Submit HACCP Plan and variance if required to the Department for approval. Discontinue process until approved by the Department.

      Code 1-106.11

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice scoop was improperly stored laying in the ice bin with the handle touching the ice.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Raw wood shelf holding the beer tap drain is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Back Arctic Air cooler is not maintaining temperatures of 41 degrees F or less.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of equipment including cooler and freezer doors are soiled with grease and food residues.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED

      Cavity or door seals of microwave are soiled.

      Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.

      Code 4-602.12 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

      Handwashing sink in the bar is not non-hand operated.

      Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

      Code 5-202.12 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at men's and women's bathroom handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

  3. Feb 22, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Cheese in Arctic Air cooler in the back room is cold held at 46°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

      Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

      Code 2-501.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A chlorine 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 Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Deli slicer in the back room is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Wood slab under microwave and boards holding the bar handwash sink and soap holder are not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Crockpots are not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Arctic Air in the back room is not maintaining temperature and is at 46 degrees F.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. TCS foods were transferred to a different cooler.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of the exteriors of equipment and shelves are soiled with food residues.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

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

      The exterior door at the back of the kitchen is not self-closing.

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

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

  4. Apr 28, 2023 Follow Up · 1 priority, 5 priority foundation, 6 core, 12 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

      Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at mop sink

      Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

      Code 5-203.14

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      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.

      Correction: The person in charge shall provide training to employees on their reponsibility to report any signs, symptoms or diagnosis of foodborne illness. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST READ AND COMPLETE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORTING FORM WITHIN 30 DAYS.

      Code 2-103.11 (O)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

      Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

      Code 2-501.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing.

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      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 Repeat

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying AT THE BAR.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS

      The ice machine is located under an unshielded wasteline. Some single service items are under unshielded wastelines.

      Correction: Remove food, single service items and equipment from under unshielded waste lines or shield the waste lines.

      Code 3-305.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - WARMEST PART OF UNIT

      Thermometer in Pepsi cooler is not properly located.

      Correction: Reposition thermometer so that it is located in the warmest part of the refrigeration unit.

      Code 4-204.112 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Bar coolers are not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Code 4-204.112 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Pepsi cooler is not ANSI certified or approved by the department for the storage of food. It is only rated for the storage of prepackaged beverages..

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Floor and wall juncture in kitchen and back room is not coved.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

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

      The exterior door in the BAR is not self-closing or tight-fitting.

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

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

Source: Manitowoc County Health Department. History last read Oct 15, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.