RecordWell Data

Beerntsen Candies

200 N BROADWAY, Green Bay, WI 54303 · Brown County

39cited violations
2serious tier
4inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Simple)
Inspected by
Brown County Health & Human Services
License / ID
CPFR-9FCLWJ
Status
Permitted
Phone
(920) 434-4400
Official record
Brown County Health & Human Services inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20261101
20251111
20241110
2023170

Inspections

  1. Jan 22, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 7 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

      PRIORITY: Bleach used in the food establishment is not approved. Bleach is not safe for food contact surfaces.

      Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

      Code 7-204.11

    • 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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Various food contact surfaces are visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Finished chocolates were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Packaged assorted chocolate gift boxes are not labeled.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled.

      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

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

      Equipment contacting non-TCS food is not cleaned every 24 hours.

      Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TCS food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

      Code 4-602.11 (E)

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a gap at the back exterior door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The floors are soiled with food residues.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  2. Mar 20, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 7 core, 7 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

      PRIORITY: Bleach used in the food establishment is not approved. Bleach is scented and not approved for food contact surfaces.

      Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

      Code 7-204.11

    • 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

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled with a build up of chocolate residues.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      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

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Multiple boxes of chocolates in the packaging room were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

      Assorted chocolate gift boxes are missing labeling information including ingredients.

      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 Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The cornstarch room is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Room was observed with a heavy build up of cornstarch on all surfaces, walls, floor, ceiling.

      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

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

      Equipment is not cleaned at least every 24 hours. It is understood that a deep cleaning occurs periodically throughout the year.

      Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TSC food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

      Code 4-602.11 (E)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

      Cooking equipment is soiled with food debris.

      Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

      Code 4-602.12 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Floor tiles in the prep area are missing and cracked.

      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

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at front handwashing sink near the cash registers.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

  3. Feb 19, 2024 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 8 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      No chlorine test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.

      Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Food contact surfaces of equipment is visibly soiled with a build up of chocolate residues.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • 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

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

      Assorted seasonal chocolates is missing labeling information including ingredients.

      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 Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled with chocolate residues and debris.

      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

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - NON TCS FOOD - IMPROPER CLEANING

      Equipment is not cleaned at least every 24 hours. It is understood that a deep cleaning occurs periodically throughout the year.

      Correction: Clean utensil and equipment not contacting TCS food any time contamination occurs, at least every 24 hours, or at a frequency according to manufacturer specifications.

      Code 4-602.11 (E)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

      Cooking equipment is soiled with food debris.

      Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

      Code 4-602.12 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The cornstarch room is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Room was observed with a heavy build up of cornstarch on all surfaces, walls, floor, ceiling.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Floor tiles in the prep areas are missing.

      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

      STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS

      Various maintenance tools and chemicals are improperly stored in the food prep area.

      Correction: Remove maintenance tools from areas that can conatminate food, equipment, linens, single-use or single service articles.

      Code 6-501.113

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The floors are heavily soiled with food residues.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  4. Jun 27, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 3 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

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A 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

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Candies and chocolates in the prep area were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of equipment throughout the facility are soiled with food residue and debris.

      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

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The floor in the hallway near the cornstarch room is missing tiles and is no longer 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

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Boxes of ammunition were observed on a table in the prep area.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Multiple pieces of equipment are soiled with chocolate residue.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

Source: Brown County Health & Human Services. History last read Oct 4, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.