Branch Station
8112 VILLAGE DR, 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-CM4T7E
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (920) 629-0645
- Official record
- Manitowoc County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 14 | 4 |
Inspections
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Jan 13, 2026 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Datemarking is not consistent. Foods are not redated when pulled from the freezer or when containers are changed out.
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS
No time as a public health control plan is available for review that indicate a food was not properly prepared before using time as a public health control.
Correction: Food item out of temperature control or improperly prepared that is considered unsafe shall be discarded. Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority.
Code 3-501.19 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE
Hot water temperature at handwashing sink is at 64-69°F.
Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.
Code 5-202.12 (A)
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door in the room with the walkin cooler 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 17, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Pickle chips and cole slaw in True prep table is cold held at 48 / 57°F.
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
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS
No time as a public health control plan is available for review or processes were observed that indicate a food was not properly prepared before using time as a public health control. Inititiate TPHC for salad bar (4 hours)
Correction: Food item out of temperature control or improperly prepared that is considered unsafe shall be discarded. Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority.
Code 3-501.19 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
True prep table in kitchen is not sufficient in capacity to hold foods at 41*F or colder.
Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.
Code 4-301.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 25, 2023 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED
Onions found in dry storage room appear to be unwholesome.
Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.
Code 3-101.11
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Pasta salad in salad bar is cold held at 48°F.
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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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - DESIGN STANDARD
Backflow preventer installed on utility sink is not approved for use in Wisconsin.
Correction: Provide a State of Wisconsin approved backflow prevention device.
Code 5-202.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS
Date marking method for Feta cheese, pulled pork and other food items is inadequate. No date-marking (pulled pork, cheeseburger soup) or past 7-day datemark (Feta cheese packages) noted on several food items.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.
Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
Code 3-603.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice scope was improperly stored in ice bin at bar.
Correction: Store in-use utensils (ice scoop) in the food item with handle extended..
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Containers of seasoned breading & onions is stored on the floor in the dry storage room.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - WOOD, USE LIMITATION
Painted wood shelves used for storage of dry foods. Bare wood board used for plates, etc. used at salad bar.
Correction: Remove wood used for food contact surfaces unless otherwise approved for use.
Code 4-101.17
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of bottom of prep cooler at cook's line noted with standing water..
Correction: Clean and remove standing water from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
Unapproved crock pots & other equipment / items are located in dry storage area.
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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Serious
Priority
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Aug 3, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Pickle chips & sliced onions (top of prep cooler) in True prep cooler is cold held at 51 / 50°F. Foods were placed in Continental cooler until temperature in prep table can be maintained at 41*F or below.
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
ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
True prep at cook's line 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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A quat & 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
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - SELF DRAINING POSITION
Ice bucket is improperly stored next to ice bin..
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position to allow for air drying and covered or inverted.
Code 4-903.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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.