Black Saddle, The
201 N WASHINGTON ST, Green Bay, WI 54301 · Brown County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Tavern)
- Inspected by
- Brown County Health & Human Services
- License / ID
- RQUO-BETLYR
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (920) 323-6575
- Official record
- Brown County Health & Human Services inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 22 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jul 8, 2026 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 2 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
The soda holster cup on the east side of the basr is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink is unavailable for proper handwashing. The sink is observed with a strainer /colander.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wet wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the counters.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Ice buckets are stored on the floor under the warewashing sinks in the bar.
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.
Code 4-903.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 9, 2025 Routine · 5 core, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
REPEAT: The ice scoop was improperly stored with the handle in direct contact with ice in the ice bin nearest to Washington St.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The right-most urinal is not maintained in good repair. Water is flowing continuously in the urinal.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
REPEAT: The floor in the bar and near the walk in cooler has numerous broken and missing tiles. Water is accumulating in the spaces that are missing tiles.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING
REPEAT: The side door near the bar is open and not provided with a screen.
Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.
Code 6-202.15 (D)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
REPEAT: The ceiling vent in the mens room is soiled with dust.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Oct 17, 2024 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 8 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - DIAGNOSIS AND SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS
Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding signs and symptoms of foodborne illness.
Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring proper sanitization techniques in the food establishment.
Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and that proper solution temperatures, chemical concentrations, pH and exposure times are being followed..
Code 2-103.11 (K)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
Handwashing sink observed to be used as a dump sink during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
REPEAT: The ice scoop was improperly stored with the handle in direct contact with ice in the ice bin nearest to Washington St.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
The soda gun holsters do not drain and are not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
The beer cooler closer to the handwashing sink is not in good repair. A significant amount of condensation is dripping onto the floor tiles in front of the cooler.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
The cutting board at the bar is excessively scored.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING - RINSING PROCEDURES
Utensils are improperly rinsed after cleaning. Utensils are washed, sanitized, then rinsed.
Correction: Equipment and utensils shall be rinsed after washing in the rinse compartment of a 3-compartment sink, in a warewashing machine rinse cycle or rinsed as approved in an alternative warewashing plan. Adjust procedures to wash, rinse, then sanitize and air dry utensils.
Code 4-603.16
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Ice buckets are improperly stored on the floor and are not stored in a self-draining position.
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor. Store ice buckets in a self-draining posotion.
Code 4-903.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor tiles in the bar are heavily damaged.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door on the side of the bar near the walk in cooler is not tight-fitting. Light is visible on the left side and above the door.
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
Core
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
The ceiling vents in the restrooms are soiled with dust.
Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 6, 2023 Follow Up · 3 priority foundation, 6 core, 9 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
REPEAT: 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
Repeat
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring chlorine or quat sanitizer concentration.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee bar handwashing sink for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice scoops were improperly stored in ice bins with the handles touching ice.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Walk in cooler fans were observed soiled with dust.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - SELF DRAINING POSITION
REPEAT: Ice buckets are improperly stored right-side-up on the floor in the bar.
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position to allow for air drying and covered or inverted. Store ice buckets off the floor.
Code 4-903.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The ice bin drain pipes are not maintained in good repair. A drain pipe is propped up on top of a bucket with wastewater dripping into the bucket. Standing water was observed in the drain pipe.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at mens and womens restroom handwashing sinks. Two signs were provided during the inspection.
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 - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE
Men's restroom sink has a hole in the porcelain basin.
Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition.
Code 8-201.16
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Nov 30, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 6 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CROSS CONTAMINATION
PRIORITY: Left side ice machine in the back room observed with heavy black and pink soil.
Correction: Clean food contact surfaces anytime contamination has occurred.
Code 4-602.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
REPEAT: 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
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring chlorine or quat sanitizer concentration.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Soda gun holster at the main bar closest to the street is soiled with red slime/bacteria and liquid is not draining.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Right side ice machine in the back room is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee bar handwashing sink for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Ice scoops were improperly stored in ice bins with the handles touching ice.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Walk in cooler fans were observed soiled with dust.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of ice bin drain lines are soiled with slime. Slime is partially obstructing the air gaps.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Remove slime build up from air gaps to prevent wastewater from pooling in the ice bins.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - SELF DRAINING POSITION
REPEAT: Ice buckets are improperly stored right-side-up on the floor in the bar.
Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position to allow for air drying and covered or inverted. Store ice buckets off the floor.
Code 4-903.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
The ice bin drain pipes are not maintained in good repair. A drain pipe is propped up on top of a bucket with wastewater dripping into the bucket. Standing water was observed in the drain pipe.
Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
Code 5-205.15 (B)
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at mens and womens restroom handwashing sinks. Two signs were provided during the inspection.
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 - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE
Men's restroom sink has a hole in the porcelain basin.
Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition.
Code 8-201.16
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Serious
Priority
Source: Brown County Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.