Smiling Moose Saloon & Grill

10731 HWY 42, Newton, WI 53063 · Manitowoc County

45cited violations

2serious tier

6inspections

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by: Manitowoc County Health Department
License / ID: HSAT-7QWERD
Status: Permitted
Phone: (920) 726-4311
Official record: Manitowoc County Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	5	0
2025	1	5	1
2024	1	3	1
2023	3	32	0

Inspections

Mar 12, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
- 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.
  
  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
  RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
  
  Hot dogs and wrapped mozzerella sticks in the small walkin and diced ham, melon, and breakfast sausage in the large walkin are not provided with date marks..
  
  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.
  
  Code 3-501.17 (A)
- Not serious Core
  FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION
  
  Apple butters, flavored honeys, dried peppers and breads are missing labeling information. Informational fact sheet provided for guidance..
  
  Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.
  
  Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)
- Not serious Core
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
  
  Mesh under shot glasses is not corrosion resistant, smooth, and nonabsorbent.
  
  Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Remove mesh.
  
  Code 4-101.19
- Not serious Core Repeat
  KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
  
  It was observed that eating utensils are stored or displayed above the food prep sink where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.
  
  Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.
  
  Code 4-904.11 (A)
Jun 9, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 core
- Serious Priority
  COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - FOOD PREPARED IN PRIVATE HOME
  
  Dilly beans in the back walkin cooler are prepared in a private home.
  
  Correction: Discard food from unapproved sources.
  
  Code 3-201.11 (B)
- Not serious Core
  COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - EGG SOURCE
  
  Eggs sold at facility were obtained from an unapproved source.
  
  Correction: Obtain eggs from an approved source.
  
  Code 3-201.11 (H)
- Not serious Core
  FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED
  
  Packaged granola bars and cinnamon rolls are not labeled.
  
  Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.
  
  Code 3-602.11 (A)
- Not serious Core
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
  
  Side of the counter next to the deep fryer is not nonabsorbent, corrosion resistant and smooth. Cover with a smooth nonabsorbant surface.
  
  Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  
  Code 4-101.19
- Not serious Core
  KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
  
  It was observed that eating utensils above the prewash sink are stored or displayed where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.
  
  Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface. Invert utensils above the prewash sink.
  
  Code 4-904.11 (A)
Jun 6, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  Onions and potatoes stored under bins of raw chicken.
  
  Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.
  
  Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
- Not serious Core
  THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
  
  Large walkin 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
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door in the in the back room off of the kitchen 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)
Nov 20, 2023 Follow Up · 2 priority foundation, 7 core, 9 repeat
- 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
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Deli slicer is visibly soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
  
  The laminate on the counter next to the deep fryers is in poor condition, no longer corrosion resistant, smooth and nonabsorbent.
  
  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
  VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - ADEQUACY
  
  The stove/overn in the kitchen is not adequately covered by a ventilation hood system.
  
  Correction: Provide additional ventilation hoods or devices to prevent grease and condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Contact the department of safety and professional services for requirements on plan review and installation.
  
  Code 4-301.14
- 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 Repeat
  KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
  
  It was observed that eating utensils are stored where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.
  
  Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.
  
  Code 4-904.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  The kitchen floor is in poor condition.
  
  Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.
  
  Code 6-101.11
- Not serious Core Repeat
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door and screen door in the back hallway are 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
  OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
  
  Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.
  
  Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.
  
  Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
Oct 26, 2023 Follow Up · 2 priority foundation, 9 core, 11 repeat
- 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
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Deli slicer is visibly soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
  
  There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Cheryl's certified food manager certificate expired 11/7/22.
  
  Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.
  
  Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
- 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.
  
  Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
  
  Code 12-201.11 (B)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
  
  The laminate on the counter next to the deep fryers is in poor condition, no longer corrosion resistant, smooth and nonabsorbent.
  
  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
  VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - ADEQUACY
  
  The stove/overn in the kitchen is not adequately covered by a ventilation hood system.
  
  Correction: Provide additional ventilation hoods or devices to prevent grease and condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Contact the department of safety and professional services for requirements on plan review and installation.
  
  Code 4-301.14
- 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 Repeat
  KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
  
  It was observed that eating utensils are stored where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.
  
  Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.
  
  Code 4-904.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  The kitchen floor is in poor condition.
  
  Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.
  
  Code 6-101.11
- Not serious Core Repeat
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door and screen door in the back hallway are 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
  OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
  
  Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.
  
  Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.
  
  Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
Jun 19, 2023 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 9 core, 2 repeat
- 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.
  
  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 Corrected on site
  RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
  
  Hot dogs, rice, and pork exceed date mark.
  
  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. Food discarded.
  
  Code 3-501.17 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Deli slicer is visibly soiled.
  
  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. Cheryl's certified food manager certificate expired 11/7/22.
  
  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
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
  
  The laminate on the counter next to the deep fryers is in poor condition, no longer corrosion resistant, smooth and nonabsorbent.
  
  Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
  
  Code 4-101.19
- Not serious Core
  VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - ADEQUACY
  
  The stove/overn in the kitchen is not adequately covered by a ventilation hood system.
  
  Correction: Provide additional ventilation hoods or devices to prevent grease and condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Contact the department of safety and professional services for requirements on plan review and installation.
  
  Code 4-301.14
- Not serious Core
  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
  KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
  
  It was observed that eating utensils are stored where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.
  
  Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.
  
  Code 4-904.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  The kitchen floor is in poor condition.
  
  Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.
  
  Code 6-101.11
- Not serious Core
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door and screen door in the back hallway are 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
  OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
  
  Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.
  
  Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.
  
  Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

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.