American Legion Post 546

1234 DOUGLAS AVE, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County

37cited violations

3serious tier

5inspections

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by: City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID: HSAT-7QX7LC
Status: Permitted
Phone: (262) 634-1177
Official record: City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	5	0
2024	3	28	2
2023	1	4	1

Inspections

Jun 18, 2026 Routine · 5 core, 1 repeat
- 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)
- Not serious Core
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  1. Ceiling area in kitchen over the 1 door cooler and 1 door freezer is water damaged. 2. Tiles on floor and surrounding urinal are missing or damaged in men's bathroom. 3. Absorbent ceiling tiles over the bar are water damaged. 4. Void space around plumbing in kitchen. 5. Tiles missing in several places in the kitchen. 6. Baseboard in the bar area is coming away from the wall. 7. Void space in step from bar to kitchen observed to have large void space.
  
  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
  CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
  
  Dead rodent observed on glue trap near the back door of the kitchen.
  
  Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
  
  Code 6-501.111 (B)
- Not serious Core
  CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
  
  The area under the ventilation hood observed to have an accumulation of grease.
  
  Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
  
  Code 6-501.12
- Not serious Core
  OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
  
  Current 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)
Sep 25, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  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 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)
- Not serious Core
  TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
  
  Female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.
  
  Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.
  
  Code 5-501.17
- Not serious Core Repeat
  REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
  
  1. The bar seating area has missing baseboarding and flooring. 2. There are several missing vents along the base of the floor in the bar seating area.
  
  Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace the baseboarding, flooring, and vents..
  
  Code 6-501.11
May 2, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 8 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority Repeat
  COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE
  
  Food is obtained from an unapproved source as Ed's Taste of Soul is not licensed at this facility.
  
  Correction: Cease operations of unapproved source until appropriate licensing is acquired from local health department.
  
  Code 3-201.11 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  THAWING
  
  Raw chicken and raw cod are being improperly thawed by storing on counter in water.
  
  Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: Cod and chicken were set in cooler to complete thawing process.
  
  Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Left bar ice bin is visibly soiled. Ice maker in basement is soiled with black residue along the upper interior.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTION - PRESENCE AND USE
  
  Ortho pesticide is not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.
  
  Correction: Remove unapproved poisonous or toxic materials from premise.
  
  Code 7-202.11
- 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)
- Not serious Core
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
  
  Non-food contact surfaces of Cold Beverages Cooler is 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
  PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  The 3 compartment sink at bar area is leaking and not maintained in good repair. The handwash sink in the kitchen is leaking and not maintained in good repair.
  
  Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
  
  Code 5-205.15 (B)
- Not serious Core
  INTENSITY - LIGHTING
  
  The light intensity in the kitchen is less than 50 foot candles.
  
  Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.
  
  Code 6-303.11
- Not serious Core
  REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
  
  1. The kitchen ceiling has pieces missing, plywood covering part of it, and peeling paint. 2. The bar seating area is missing pieces of flooring throughout. 3. The floor behind bar has sections missing is no longer smooth and cleanable. 4. The men's bathroom has tiles missing near urinal and on wall behind sink. 5. There are several missing vents along base of floor in bar seating area.
  
  Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace behind bar floor, bar seating area floor, broken tiles in bathroom, ceiling in kitchen, and missing vents in bar seating area.
  
  Code 6-501.11
- Not serious Core
  CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
  
  Mouse droppings found on kitchen floor.
  
  Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
  
  Code 6-501.111 (B)
- Not serious Core
  MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
  
  -Empty beverage cans are scattered on basement floor. -Generator stored on kitchen floor.
  
  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
  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)
Jan 8, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 8 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority
  COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE
  
  Food is obtained from an unapproved source as Taste of Soul is not licensed at this facility.
  
  Correction: Cease operations of unapproved source until appropriate licensing is acquired from local health department.
  
  Code 3-201.11 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  THAWING
  
  Raw chicken and raw cod are being improperly thawed by storing on counter in water.
  
  Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: Cod and chicken were set in cooler to complete thawing process.
  
  Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Left bar ice bin is visibly soiled. Ice maker in basement is soiled with black residue along the upper interior.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTION - PRESENCE AND USE
  
  Ortho pesticide is not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.
  
  Correction: Remove unapproved poisonous or toxic materials from premise.
  
  Code 7-202.11
- 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)
- Not serious Core
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
  
  Non-food contact surfaces of Cold Beverages Cooler is 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
  PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  The 3 compartment sink at bar area is leaking and not maintained in good repair. The handwash sink in the kitchen is leaking and not maintained in good repair.
  
  Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.
  
  Code 5-205.15 (B)
- Not serious Core
  INTENSITY - LIGHTING
  
  The light intensity in the kitchen is less than 50 foot candles.
  
  Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.
  
  Code 6-303.11
- Not serious Core
  REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
  
  1. The kitchen ceiling has pieces missing, plywood covering part of it, and peeling paint. 2. The bar seating area is missing pieces of flooring throughout. 3. The floor behind bar has sections missing is no longer smooth and cleanable. 4. The men's bathroom has tiles missing near urinal and on wall behind sink. 5. There are several missing vents along base of floor in bar seating area.
  
  Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace behind bar floor, bar seating area floor, broken tiles in bathroom, ceiling in kitchen, and missing vents in bar seating area.
  
  Code 6-501.11
- Not serious Core
  CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
  
  Mouse droppings found on kitchen floor.
  
  Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
  
  Code 6-501.111 (B)
- Not serious Core
  MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
  
  -Empty beverage cans are scattered on basement floor. -Generator stored on kitchen floor.
  
  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
  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)
May 24, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat food in the coke cooler.
  
  Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: The eggs were moved to the bottom of the cooler during inspection.
  
  Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
  
  A quat 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
  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)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED
  
  Interior of the microwave is soiled.
  
  Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.
  
  Code 4-602.12 (B)

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.