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Castle Lanes

5615 CASTLE CT, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

39cited violations
4serious tier
8inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
LWIR-CHNQKJ
Status
Permitted
Phone
(414) 687-8259
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262103
2025160
20243170
2023261

Inspections

  1. Sep 17, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Kitchen flooring observed to be pulled off in the middle of the kitchen exposing the bare concrete.

      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 Repeat

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Base coving missing on the wall behind the fryers.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

  2. Sep 1, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Marinara sauce observed to be cold held at 45°F on the counter. Hot dogs and lettuce observed to be cold held at 51 and 52°F in two door AA cooler.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Hot dogs and lettuce discarded during inspection. Marinara placed back in prep cooler.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      TCS foods in all coolers not provided with a date mark.

      Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

      Pest strip observed to be stored on the bar amongst the glassware.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning.

      Code 7-201.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Two door Arctic Air cooler is not maintaining proper cold holding temperatures for TCS food storage.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Kitchen flooring observed to be pulled off in the middle of the kitchen exposing the bare concrete.

      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

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Base coving missing on the wall behind the fryers.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Grease accumulation observed around the corners of the kitchen floor, under the fryers, and the wall behind the three compartment sink.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  3. Aug 26, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Interior ceiling of ice machine observed to be visibly soiled with a brown like residue.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Various food items observed to be 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)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Soda carbonation machine in dry storage area observed to be leaking and accumulating water on floor.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      Carbon dioxide tanks were not being used according to manufacturer's directions.Carbon dioxide tanks observed to not be properly secured to the wall in the area by the walk-in cooler.

      Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Change procedures to follow manufacturer's use directions.

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of soda guns and holsters are soiled with a sticky like substance.

      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

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1. Unsealed wood observed under prep table in kitchen and below hand sink in the bar area. 2. Dry wall observed where soda lines and soda storage is located in the dry storage room. 3. The caulk around the prep sink observed to be deteriorating and is no longer cleanable.

      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. Seal areas that have raw wood exposed. Paint or replace dry wall by the soda line and storage so it is no longer absorbent.

      Code 6-101.11

  4. Oct 2, 2024 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      08/08/2024- 1. Ice scoop was stored in a wood cubby that is not easily cleanable. 07/15/2024- 1. Clean dishes were improperly stored in the sanitize compartment of the warewash sinks. 2. Ice scoop was stored in a wood cubby that is not easily cleanable.

      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. Action Taken: Clean dishes were removed from the sanitize compartment of the warewash sinks and rewashed and sanitized. Action Taken: Ice scoop was removed from wooden cubby and washed and sanitized during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      8/8/2024- 1. Floors in kitchen area is diveted and gapping near edge of tile floor. 2. Floor in front of prep sink has a damaged plank with a piece missing, and is no longer easily cleanable. 7/15/2024- 1. Floors in kitchen area is diveted and gapping near edge of tile floor. 2. Floor in front of prep sink has a damaged plank with a piece missing, and is no longer easily cleanable. 3. Wall next to 2 door cooler is painted drywall and paint is peeling exposing raw drywall.

      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

  5. Aug 8, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      08/08/2024- TCS foods in 2 door cooler including cheeses, cooked chicken, and chopped lettuce had no date mark. 7/15/2024- TCS foods throughout facility have date markings that are from 2-3 months ago.

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      There is no consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu for cook to order hamburgers.

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      08/08/2024- 1. Ice scoop was stored in a wood cubby that is not easily cleanable. 07/15/2024- 1. Clean dishes were improperly stored in the sanitize compartment of the warewash sinks. 2. Ice scoop was stored in a wood cubby that is not easily cleanable.

      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. Action Taken: Clean dishes were removed from the sanitize compartment of the warewash sinks and rewashed and sanitized. Action Taken: Ice scoop was removed from wooden cubby and washed and sanitized during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Chest freezers in employee area adjacent to bowling lanes are not protected from potential contamination.

      Correction: Secure the freezer either by locking the units themselves, or locking the employee entrance door.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      8/8/2024- 1. Non-food contact surfaces of sides of fryers, sides and under griddle are soiled with an accumulation of food debris 2. The open drain under the prep sink is soiled with an accumulation of dirt and debris. 7/15/2024- 1. Non-food contact surfaces of sides of fryers, sides and under griddle are soiled with an accumulation of food debris 2. The open drain under the prep sink is soiled with an accumulation of dirt and debris. 3. Wood window frame behind warewash sinks is soiled. 4. Microwave oven 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 Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      8/8/2024- 1. Floors in kitchen area is diveted and gapping near edge of tile floor. 2. Floor in front of prep sink has a damaged plank with a piece missing, and is no longer easily cleanable. 7/15/2024- 1. Floors in kitchen area is diveted and gapping near edge of tile floor. 2. Floor in front of prep sink has a damaged plank with a piece missing, and is no longer easily cleanable. 3. Wall next to 2 door cooler is painted drywall and paint is peeling exposing raw drywall.

      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

  6. Jul 15, 2024 Routine · 4 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      TCS foods throughout facility have date markings that are from 2-3 months ago.

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      There is no consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu for cook to order hamburgers.

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink nearest the kitchen.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Soap was provided during inspection at the handwashing sink nearest the kitchen.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTION - PRESENCE AND USE

      Hot shot pest strips observed behind bar are not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment.

      Correction: Remove unapproved poisonous or toxic materials from premise. Action Taken: Discarded hot shot pest strips during inspection.

      Code 7-202.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      1. Clean dishes were improperly stored in the sanitize compartment of the warewash sinks. 2. Ice scoop was stored in a wood cubby that is not easily cleanable.

      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. Action Taken: Clean dishes were removed from the sanitize compartment of the warewash sinks and rewashed and sanitized. Action Taken: Ice scoop was removed from wooden cubby and washed and sanitized during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Chest freezers in employee area adjacent to bowling lanes is not protected from potential contamination.

      Correction: Secure the freezer either by locking the units themselves, or locking the employee entrance door.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      1. Non-food contact surfaces of sides of fryers, sides and under griddle are soiled with an accumulation of food debris 2. The open drain under the prep sink is soiled with an accumulation of dirt and debris. 3. Wood window frame behind warewash sinks is soiled. 4. Microwave oven 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

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1. Floors in kitchen area is diveted and gapping near edge of tile floor. 2. Floor in front of prep sink has a damaged plank with a piece missing, and is no longer easily cleanable. 3. Wall next to 2 door cooler is painted drywall and paint is peeling exposing raw drywall.

      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

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the warewash area is less than 20 foot candles. The light intensity in the cooking area is less than 50 foot candles.

      Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

      Code 6-303.11

  7. Sep 21, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A quat (QT-10) 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 Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES, USE RESTRICTION

      Soap and handwashing signage is provided at prep sink in kitchen.

      Correction: Remove handwashing aids and devices at unapproved sink and prohibit handwashing at this sink. Action Taken: Soap dispenser and handwashing sign was taken down by PIC.

      Code 6-301.13

  8. Jun 13, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw shelled eggs for personal use are stored over ready-to-eat foods in thr Arcitic Air upright 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 shelf during inspection.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

      An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

      Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

      Code 4-302.13 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The wall above and behind the fryer and grill top is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

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

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

      It was observed that plastic forks in the kitchen area are stored or displayed where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.

      Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.

      Code 4-904.11 (A)

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.