Broken Plate Catering
1306 WASHINGTON ST, Manitowoc, WI 54220 · Manitowoc County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Manitowoc County Health Department
- License / ID
- SBON-9A5QUN
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (920) 374-4456
- Official record
- Manitowoc County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 15, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 5 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the importance of proper equipment design and having equipment that is sufficient in number and capacity.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on the importance of equipment design and capacity so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (10)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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 [time period].
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment (Food Handler certificate is expired and does not meet the requirement for Certified Food Protection Manager)
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Salad bar cold hol unit is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. Several food items were noted above 41*F in the salad bar.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Provide ANSI/NSF or equivalent equipment that can maintain foods at 41*F or below.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
Boxes & other items not necessary for the food establsihment are located in basement.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jun 4, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND SUFFICIENT IN NUMBER
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the importance of proper equipment design and having equipment that is sufficient in number and capacity.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on the importance of equipment design and capacity so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (10)
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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 [time period].
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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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 (Food Handler certificate is expired and does not meet the requirement for Certified Food Protection Manager)
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Container of SW Chicken soup is stored on the floor in the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Container was removed from floor & placed on black plastic crate
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Salad bar cold hol unit is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. Several food items were noted above 41*F in the salad bar.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Provide ANSI/NSF or equivalent equipment that can maintain foods at 41*F or below.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
Boxes & other items not necessary for the food establsihment are located in basement.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 8, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Diced ham, cooked eggs & cottage cheese in salad bar is cold held at 48, 45 & 47 °F. Salad bar is set up for lunch from 10:30 - 1:30.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing on the breakfast menu.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Salad bar is not sufficient in capacity to hold foods at 41*F or colder (not ANSI-approved & using ice as a coolant).
Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature; provide ANSI-approved equipment.
Code 4-301.11
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Salad bar is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Serious
Priority
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Apr 12, 2024 Routine · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Container of Tomato Basil soup cooling is stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler..
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
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May 22, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES
Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees. Provided Foodborne Illness Reporting forms to owner to have employees read & sign.
Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Provide kit and ensure employees know location of kit (provided Responding To Contamination Event food safety fact sheets).
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.