Fat Seagull

807 QUAY, Manitowoc, WI 54220 · Manitowoc County

40cited violations

7serious tier

5inspections

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by: Manitowoc County Health Department
License / ID: JWAI-BT4KUB
Status: Permitted
Phone: (920) 684-9123
Official record: Manitowoc County Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	14	2
2025	1	6	1
2024	1	10	3
2023	1	10	1

Inspections

Sep 18, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority, 5 core, 6 repeat
- Serious Priority Repeat
  RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS SYMPTOMS
  
  Person in charge has not informed or required food employees to report symptoms of foodborne illness.
  
  Correction: Inform food employees of the requirements to report symptoms of foodborne illness to the person in charge.
  
  Code 2-201.11 (A) (1)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Ice scoop was improperly stored uncovered on top of the ice machine.
  
  Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface or in a washable container.
  
  Code 3-304.12
- Not serious Core Repeat
  THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
  
  Prep table and upstairs cooler 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
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
  
  Non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the prep table 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
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door in the 2nd floor 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)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
  
  Food preparation and storage areas need additional cleaning.
  
  Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
  
  Code 6-501.12
Jun 24, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 7 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority
  RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS SYMPTOMS
  
  Person in charge has not informed or required food employees to report symptoms of foodborne illness.
  
  Correction: Inform food employees of the requirements to report symptoms of foodborne illness to the person in charge.
  
  Code 2-201.11 (A) (1)
- 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.
  
  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
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Ice scoop was improperly stored uncovered on top of the ice machine.
  
  Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface or in a washable container.
  
  Code 3-304.12
- Not serious Core
  THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
  
  Prep table and upstairs cooler 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
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
  
  Non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the prep table 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 in the 2nd floor 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)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
  
  Food preparation and storage areas need additional cleaning.
  
  Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
  
  Code 6-501.12
Jun 23, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority
  TOXIC SUBSTANCES - IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROMINENCE - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  Sanitizer spray bottles does not bear a manufacturer’s label. Sanitizer is stored in window cleaner spray bottles.
  
  Correction: Provide labels for poisonous or toxic materials used in the food establishment.
  
  Code 7-101.11
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
  
  Handwashing sink is blocked with dishes and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
  
  Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
  
  Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
  
  An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
  
  Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
  
  Code 4-302.13 (B)
- Not serious Core
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  Door gaskets of many of the coolers and freezers are in poor condition.
  
  Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Door gaskets were ordered a couple weeks ago.
  
  Code 4-501.11 (A)
- Not serious Core
  FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
  
  The floor in the upstairs food prep/storage area is 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
  CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
  
  Walls and exteriors of equipment in both the kitchen and the upstairs food prep area need additional cleaning.
  
  Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
  
  Code 6-501.12
Jun 26, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 3 core, 3 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING
  
  Chili was improperly reheated; noted at 133 in Hot Hold unit. Chili was placed on the stive and reheated to 183*F before placing back in HH unit.
  
  Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to properly reheat food. Reheat Time-Temperature Control for Food Safety foods on stove before placing in hot hold units. Unsafe food shall be discarded.
  
  Code 3-403.11
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Pico de gallo (made on June 17) in walk-in cooler has exceeded its date mark or is not provided with a date mark. Food was discaarded.
  
  Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
  
  Code 3-501.18 (A)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING
  
  Bar glasses not sanitized after cleaning; De Vere quat sanitizer was not at proper strength when tested. More quat was added but still did not acheive 200 - 400 PPM. A new bottle of sanitizer was opened used to acheive the required strength.
  
  Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food and use test strips to daily to ensure proper stregth,
  
  Code 4-702.11
- 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.
  
  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)
- 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. Establishment had kit but not the procedure; will send a copy of the procedure food safety fact sheet with report.
  
  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
  ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  
  2-door cooler at bar is not sufficient in capacity to hold foods at 41*f or below.
  
  Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.
  
  Code 4-301.11
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
  
  A quat 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 Core
  THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
  
  2-door cooler at bar is 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
  WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
  
  An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation. The owner ordered thermometers during inspection.
  
  Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
  
  Code 4-302.13 (B)
- Not serious Core
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
  
  The inside of the M3 prep table is not cleaned on a frequent basis.
  
  Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
  
  Code 4-602.13
Jun 23, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 6 core, 4 repeat
- Serious Priority Repeat
  PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
  
  No air gap provided on food prep sink.
  
  Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
  
  Code 5-202.13
- 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 test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations sanitizer bottles used for cleaning tables.
  
  Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
  
  Code 4-302.14
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
  
  Working containers of sanitizer not labeled with common name of product.
  
  Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.
  
  Code 7-102.11
- Not serious Core
  VARIANCE PROCEDURES
  
  Retail food establishment has no approved variance for the process implemented at the food establishment. Reduce oxygen packaging of ham is occuring without an approved variance.
  
  Correction: Submit a variance request following the procedures outlined under 1-105.12.
  
  Code 1-105.12
- Not serious Core Repeat
  WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES
  
  An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
  
  Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.
  
  Code 4-302.13 (B)
- Not serious Core
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  Middle Frigidaire freezer is not maintained in good repair. Freezer is not maintaining temperatures and is at 36 degrees F.
  
  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 walls and the exteriors of equipment are soiled with grease and food residue.
  
  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
  SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  
  Single use containers are not inverted to prevent contamination.
  
  Correction: Store single-use articles in their original container or use other effective means to prevent contamination.
  
  Code 4-903.11 (C)
- Not serious Core
  HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
  
  No handwashing signage provided at upstairs bathroom handwashing sink.
  
  Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Handwash sign provided during the inspection.
  
  Code 6-301.14

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.