Dan's Liquor
1856 TAYLOR AVE, Racine, WI 53403 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Simple)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- JAZR-8E7S47
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 637-7972
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 6, 2026 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jul 30, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Mar 26, 2026 Admin Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Mar 25, 2026 Routine · 3 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Assorted candy bars observed to be stored on the floor next to the candy shelf.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED
Packaged ice bags and cups observed to not be properly labeled.
Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.
Code 3-602.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Bottom of the soda coolers 5 - 7 observed to be soiled with a black sticky residue.
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
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Apr 24, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Interior of ice machine is visibly soiled with dark mildew-like accumulation.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED
Packaged ice is not labeled.
Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.
Code 3-602.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of interior shelves and floors of walk-in beer coolers are soiled with dark mildew-like accumulations.
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
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED
There are visible holes between several bricks on the exterior wall of the liquor storage room, allowing exposure to the outside environment. There are noticeable gaps around the edges of the exterior-facing doors in the liquor storage area, creating openings to the outdoors.
Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Dead cockroaches observed in windowsill. No living insects, droppings or other evidence observed during inspection.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Clean area with dead insects and contact pest control to verify that there is not current pest activity.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 10, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY
Thermometer in true 3 door cooler measuring ambient air is not accurate..
Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer. Action Taken: Thermometer was replaced during inspection.
Code 4-203.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Lemons and limes is stored on the floor in the walk in cooler floor.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Lemons and limes were stored 6 inches off the floor in walk in cooler.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED
Packaged ice cups in chest freezer is not labeled.
Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Action Taken: Labels were provided for ice cups.
Code 3-602.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of walk in cooler floor are soiled with accumulation of dust and mildew.
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
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Floor in front of walk in cooler has exposed subfloor and is not smooth and durable.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door next to the ice machine is not 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
Source: City of Racine Public Health Department. History last read Oct 16, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.