Dollar Tree #1779
3900 ERIE ST, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Pre-Packaged)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- JAYE-8FEPCP
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 504-6840
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 7, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
The roof is leaking into the establishment in several locations throughout the retail area.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace roof. Replace any water stained or water logged ceiling tiles and any other building materials or finishes that may have become damaged from leaking roof.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Sep 21, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
The roof is leaking into the establishment in several locations throughout the retail area.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace roof. Replace any water stained or water logged ceiling tiles and any other building materials or finishes that may have become damaged from leaking roof.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Sep 3, 2026 Routine · 3 core
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION
1. Food items stored beneath an area of the store that had been leaking. No active leaking observed over food at time of inspection. 2. Condenser unit in walk-in freezer is actively leaking onto bagged ice.
Correction: Store all food items in areas which are clean and dry and not subject to contamination. Move all food and beverage items away from areas that are leaking from the roof. Discard any food or beverage items that came into contact with water from leak. Action Taken: 1. Food items were moved away from areas of the store that are known to have leaking during inspection. 2. Ice was discarded during inspe
Code 3-305.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
The roof is leaking into the establishment in several locations throughout the retail area.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace roof. Replace any water stained or water logged ceiling tiles and any other building materials or finishes that may have become damaged from leaking roof.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Dead mouse observed in trap under shelf in chip aisle.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
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Jan 26, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 4 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw bacon over ready-to-eat hot dogs in the retail 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: Raw bacon was moved below the ready-to-eat foods in the retail cooler.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Walk-in freezer condenser unit is leaking into the freezer and has a large accumulation of ice under it.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Boxes of single-service items stored on the floor in the back storage area.
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
Absorbent ceiling tiles in retail space have areas that are damaged and water stained.
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
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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Apr 1, 2025 Routine · 6 core, 4 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
The walk-in freezer has a leak from condenser unit resulting in a large accumulation of ice..
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Aluminum single-use pans for sale on retail shelves stored with food side facing up and not properly protected by contaminants.
Correction: Store single-use articles in their original container or use other effective means to prevent contamination.
Code 4-903.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
Unisex bathrooms do not have a properly covered waste receptacle.
Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.
Code 5-501.17
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
The ceiling tiles by the single-use aluminum pans and by the craft isles are water damaged and drooping.
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
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
Multiple floor tiles throughout the facility are covered in a sticky residue and are no longer cleanable.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
Lights located in the food isles are not shatter resistant or shielded.
Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.
Code 6-202.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Jul 19, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of food is stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Walk in freezer has a leak from condenser unit and has a large accumulation of ice.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Jul 19, 2024 Follow Up · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
GARBAGE/REFUSE - STORAGE REFUSE, RECYCABLES, AND RETURNABLES
Waste located in back alley is not stored in proper receptacle and has accumulated.
Correction: Provide receptacles or waste handling units for storing recyclables, and returnables so they are inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Code 5-501.110
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Not serious
Core
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Jun 11, 2024 Routine · 6 core, 4 repeat
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Boxes of food is stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
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 CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Ice from a leaking condenser unit in the walk in freezer has entombed food in the unit.
Correction: Discard food item.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Walk in freezer has a leak from condenser unit and has a large accumulation of ice.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
Female/male bathrooms are 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
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Ceiling tiles over craft aisle and register 4 are water damaged, and drooping.
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
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The tile flooring in front of the dairy and frozen section has tiles that are damaged and/or missing and are no longer 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
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Not serious
Core
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Jul 12, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jun 13, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Walk in freezer has a leak and is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Discard all contaminated food products. Keep area under leak empty until leak has been fixed.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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May 3, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · 2 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Walk in freezer has a leak and is not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Discard all contaminated food products. Keep area under leak empty until leak has been fixed.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
There are missing floor tiles throughout the store.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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.