Tavern 10
3921 BRANCH RIVER RD, Whitelaw, WI 54247 · Manitowoc County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Manitowoc County Health Department
- License / ID
- JWAI-D3ZRAD
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (920) 374-4675
- Official record
- Manitowoc County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 27 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 6, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 6 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided on food prep sink, it has an air break.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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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.
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
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu is missing hamburgers and steaks.
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
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
Chlorine test strips for testing sanitizer concentrations are expired.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code 4-302.14
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED
Remove absorbent mesh from kitchen and bar shelves.
Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Code 4-101.19
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Not serious
Core
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - EASILY READABLE
Thermometers not provided in walkin cooler, prep table, and bar Hisense cooler.
Correction: Provide a thermomter that is easy to read.
Code 4-204.112 (D)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Hisense bar cooler 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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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Single use containers in the bar 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)
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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)
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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)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Nov 21, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
An air-break instead of an air gap provided on food prep sink.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. Establishment had test strips that are for quat sanitizer.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of chlorine sanitizing solutions.
Code 4-302.14
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 10, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 7 core, 8 repeat
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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. Each employee must reach and sign the employee health reporting agreement and the forms must be kept on file at the facility.
Code 2-103.11 (O)
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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.
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
GARBAGE/REFUSE - WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHNG SINK
No waste receptacle provided at handwashing sink in men's bathroom.
Correction: Handwashing sinks using single-use paper toweling for hand drying shall be provided with a waste receptacle. Provide a waste receptacle at the handwashing sink.
Code 5-501.16 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Bathroom stall dividers are constructed of wood (plywood and dimensional lumber with finish) and are not smooth, washable and nonabsorbent.
Correction: The wooden stall dividers must be replaced 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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in both bathrooms is not coved.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at bathroom handwashing sinks.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GENDER DESIGNATION
Public restrooms are not designated with gender identification.
Correction: Provide gender designation for mens and womens restroom.
Code 8-201.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - WASTE RECEPTACLES
No covered waste receptacles provided in women's restroom.
Correction: Provide covered waste receptacles in each stall in women's restroom.
Code 8-201.15
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jul 10, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 7 core, 8 repeat
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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. Each employee must reach and sign the employee health reporting agreement and the forms must be kept on file at the facility.
Code 2-103.11 (O)
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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.
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
GARBAGE/REFUSE - WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHNG SINK
No waste receptacle provided at handwashing sink in men's bathroom.
Correction: Handwashing sinks using single-use paper toweling for hand drying shall be provided with a waste receptacle. Provide a waste receptacle at the handwashing sink.
Code 5-501.16 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Bathroom stall dividers are constructed of wood (plywood and dimensional lumber with finish) and are not smooth, washable and nonabsorbent.
Correction: The wooden stall dividers must be replaced 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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in both bathrooms is not coved.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at bathroom handwashing sinks.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GENDER DESIGNATION
Public restrooms are not designated with gender identification.
Correction: Provide gender designation for mens and womens restroom.
Code 8-201.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - WASTE RECEPTACLES
No covered waste receptacles provided in women's restroom.
Correction: Provide covered waste receptacles in each stall in women's restroom.
Code 8-201.15
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Apr 4, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 8 core
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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.
Correction: The person in charge shall provide training to employees on their reponsibility to report any signs, symptoms or diagnosis of foodborne illness. Each employee must reach and sign the employee health reporting agreement and the forms must be kept on file at the facility.
Code 2-103.11 (O)
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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 90 DAYS.
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.
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
GARBAGE/REFUSE - WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHNG SINK
No waste receptacle provided at handwashing sink in men's bathroom.
Correction: Handwashing sinks using single-use paper toweling for hand drying shall be provided with a waste receptacle. Provide a waste receptacle at the handwashing sink.
Code 5-501.16 (C)
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Bathroom stall dividers are constructed of wood (plywood and dimensional lumber with finish) and are not smooth, washable and nonabsorbent.
Correction: The wooden stall dividers must be replaced 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
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Not serious
Core
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in both bathrooms is not coved.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at bathroom handwashing sinks.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GENDER DESIGNATION
Public restrooms are not designated with gender identification.
Correction: Provide gender designation for mens and womens restroom.
Code 8-201.14
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Not serious
Core
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - WASTE RECEPTACLES
No covered waste receptacles provided in women's restroom.
Correction: Provide covered waste receptacles in each stall in women's restroom.
Code 8-201.15
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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.