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Dollar Tree #1779

3900 ERIE ST, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County

28cited violations
1serious tier
11inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20264101
2025160
2024390
2023330

Inspections

  1. Oct 7, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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

  2. Sep 21, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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

  3. Sep 3, 2026 Routine · 3 core
    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

  4. Jan 26, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 4 core, 2 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

  5. Apr 1, 2025 Routine · 6 core, 4 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  6. Jul 19, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

  7. Jul 19, 2024 Follow Up · 1 core
    • 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

  8. Jun 11, 2024 Routine · 6 core, 4 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  9. Jul 12, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  10. Jun 13, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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)

  11. May 3, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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

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.