Captain John's
1240 N MAIN ST, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QWH37
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 633-1989
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 12 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 7, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Dec 10, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
TCS foods in prep cooler and two door cooler are 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink is obstructed by drain board.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions so its accessible for frequent hand washing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling in employee toilet room hand sink.
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
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Sweatshirt observed to be hanging over the meat slicer.
Correction: Remove sweatshirt and sanitize the slicer before using equipment.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Exterior surfaces of the fryer observed to be soiled with grease build-up.
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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Serious
Priority
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Apr 16, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · No items found
No violations cited.
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Mar 12, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 7 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after handling money and going back to food prep.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.
Code 2-301.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING
Salami, turkey, and ham from a food processing plant was not date marked once the package was opened.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Dirty dish in handwash sink making in inaccessible for handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition and accessible at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY - SOIL ACCUMULATIONS
1. Deli slicer has food debris in crevices. 2. Frier has an accumulation of grease and food debris.
Correction: Clean equipment at a frequency to preclude soil accumulation or clean equipment every 4 hours. Ensure food debris is cleaned off of equipment and out of crevices prior to sanitizing.
Code 4-602.11 (D) (5)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Panini press, chaffing dishes, a pan, and other equipment stored on the floor.
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
Core
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Wall behind prep cooler is missing the lower portion, exposing the interior of the wall.
Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials and complete with base cove.
Code 6-101.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
New toilet stored in back dry storage area.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Dec 10, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after handling money and going back to food prep.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.
Code 2-301.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING
Salami, turkey, and ham from a food processing plant was not date marked once the package was opened.
Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Dirty dish in handwash sink making in inaccessible for handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition and accessible at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY - SOIL ACCUMULATIONS
1. Deli slicer has food debris in crevices. 2. Frier has an accumulation of grease and food debris.
Correction: Clean equipment at a frequency to preclude soil accumulation or clean equipment every 4 hours. Ensure food debris is cleaned off of equipment and out of crevices prior to sanitizing.
Code 4-602.11 (D) (5)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Panini press, chaffing dishes, a pan, and other equipment stored on the floor.
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
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Wall behind prep cooler is missing the lower portion, exposing the interior of the wall.
Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials and complete with base cove.
Code 6-101.11
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Not serious
Core
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
New toilet stored in back dry storage area.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Jun 30, 2023 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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May 10, 2023 Re-inspection · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
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.