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Russ' Tap

2203 DE KOVEN AVE, Racine, WI 53403 · Racine County

43cited violations
2serious tier
12inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
LWIR-CSYKGF
Status
Permitted
Phone
(414) 526-1008
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026121
20253150
2024181
20237180

Inspections

  1. Mar 25, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation
    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

      Bottles of cleaning products observed to be stored on a food storage shelf.

      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 Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink observed to be filled with equipment and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Equipment removed from hand sink during inspection.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

  2. Jul 1, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 3 core, 3 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 Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Crock pots stored in the kitchen are not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Area of exposed wood observed on the kitchen floor in front of the fryer.

      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

  3. Apr 29, 2025 Re-inspection · 3 core, 3 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 Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Crock pots stored in the kitchen are not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Area of exposed wood observed on the kitchen floor in front of the fryer.

      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

  4. Apr 8, 2025 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 6 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Date marking system observed to be incomplete and inconsistent. Date marking missing for multiple TCS foods such as cooked chicken, roast beef, deli meats, salsa, and sliced tomato.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days.

      Code 3-501.17 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink in the kitchen is missing handles to turn on the water and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Utilize fourth compartment of four compartment sink until the handles are replaced on the handwash sink.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink at the bar hand sink.

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

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Core

      HACCP PLAN - NOT IN PLACE

      Vacuum sealed lettuce and vacuum sealing equipment observed in prep area. Food establishment does not have a required HACCP plan for vacuum sealing time/temperature control foods.

      Correction: Submit HACCP Plan and variance if required to the Department for approval. Discontinue process until approved by the Department.

      Code 1-106.11

    • 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

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Crock pots stored in the kitchen are not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

      Water is draining from the wall below the mop sink in the basement.

      Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code.

      Code 5-403.12

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Area of exposed wood observed on the kitchen floor in front of the fryer.

      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

      DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

      Employee food observed to be stored in three door prep cooler amongst establishment food.

      Correction: Separate employee food items and place in a dedicated area.

      Code 6-403.11 (B)

  5. Mar 16, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 3 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Beef stored over ready-to eat foods and raw eggs in reach-in cooler.

      Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Store raw meats, poultry and eggs in order of cooking temperature with highest cooking temperature at the bottom. Sent operator fact sheet on cooler storage. Action Taken: Foods moved

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Cut lettuce and other food items in cooler not date marked.

      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 - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

      Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

      Correction: Properly identifiy (asteric) those food items that require a consumer advisory (burgers).

      Code 3-603.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      No test kit is available for monitoring quaternary sanitizer concentration.

      Correction: Provide a quaternary test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Frost build-up and food debris in upright freezers in kitchen.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS

      Liquor bottles in basement stored below drain lines and therefor are subject to contamination.

      Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination or provide barrier between drain lines and bottles.

      Code 3-305.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - BEVERAGE TUBING - SEPARATION

      Cold-plate installed in direct contact with ice.

      Correction: Remove cold-plate from contact with stored ice.

      Code 4-204.16

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Debris on stairway and stairway ledge leading to basement. Food debris on basement floor.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  6. Dec 22, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  7. Dec 5, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK

      There is no service sink provided in food establishment.

      Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.

      Code 5-203.13

  8. Dec 1, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core
    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK

      There is no service sink provided in food establishment.

      Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.

      Code 5-203.13

  9. Oct 11, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 core
    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING - DRAINBOARDS

      No adequate sized utensil racks or drainboards are provided for soiled or clean items.

      Correction: Provide self draining tables with utensil racks or drainboards that are large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items.

      Code 4-301.13

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK

      There is no service sink provided in food establishment.

      Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.

      Code 5-203.13

  10. Sep 1, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  11. Aug 2, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 4 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Interior of ice machine is visibly soiled with black residue.

      Correction: Clean interior of ice machine and maintain in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Pressed plywood shelves above warewashing area, prep sink, and prep cooler are absorbent and no longer smooth material.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING - DRAINBOARDS

      No adequate sized utensil racks or drainboards are provided for soiled or clean items.

      Correction: Provide self draining tables with utensil racks or drainboards that are large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items.

      Code 4-301.13

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK

      There is no service sink provided in food establishment.

      Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.

      Code 5-203.13

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

      Hood filters are soiled with large accumulation of grease residue.

      Correction: Clean hood filters to remove large accumulation of grease residue and maintain in clean condition. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

      Code 6-501.14

  12. Jul 26, 2023 Pre-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 7 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Interior of ice machine is visibly soiled with black residue.

      Correction: Clean interior of ice machine and maintain in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING FACILITIES - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES

      Handwashing sink not provided at bar.

      Correction: Install an approved handwashing sink.

      Code 5-203.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Pressed plywood shelves above warewashing area, prep sink, and prep cooler are absorbent and no longer smooth material.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core

      WAREWASHING - DRAINBOARDS

      No adequate sized utensil racks or drainboards are provided for soiled or clean items.

      Correction: Provide self draining tables with utensil racks or drainboards that are large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items.

      Code 4-301.13

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK

      There is no service sink provided in food establishment.

      Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.

      Code 5-203.13

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      A) Observed gaps between wall and FRP throughout kitchen area. B) Observed gaps between ceiling and FRP throughout kitchen area. C) Observed missing FRP near base of warewashing sink. D) Observed missing FRP on NW wall of cook line.

      Correction: A) Repair area gaps between wall and FRP 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. B) Repair area gaps between ceiling and FRP or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas s

      Code 6-101.11

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      A) Mouse droppings were noted throughout entire kitchen area, on shelves with equipment, on top of microwave, and on small food cart. B) Live mouse was noted in basement storage container with open bags of flour. C) Mouse droppings were seen underneath warewashing sink, on cardboard boxes and stairs in basement area.

      Correction: Clean all evidence of rodents throughout entire premise. Provide effective pest control to eliminate rodents. Eliminate any possible rodent harborage's throughout premise. Routinely inspect facilities for rodents, Clean and sanitize all shelves, equipment, and tops of cans. Examine any food product and discard any food items that may have been chewed into by mice.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

      A) Basement contains unnecessary items which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents. B) Shelves adjacent to bar area contain unnecessary items which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents.

      Correction: A) Remove all unnecessary items from basement to minimize harborage for pests. B) Remove all unnecessary items from shelves adjacent to bar area to minimize harborage for pests.

      Code 6-501.111 (D)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

      Hood filters are soiled with large accumulation of grease residue.

      Correction: Clean hood filters to remove large accumulation of grease residue and maintain in clean condition. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

      Code 6-501.14

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.