George's Encore
1201 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
- SSCT-D28RJ8
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 498-2822
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Inspections
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Sep 17, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Corrected on site
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No paper towel available at employee handwashing sink in bar for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Paper towel was provided to the employee handwashing sink in bar for hand drying during inspection.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door in kitchen observed to have a gap between the bottom of the door and floor allowing the entrance of pests.
Correction: Provide the exterior door with a door sweep to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Aug 14, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Sliced tomatoes and roast beef in the 2 door prep cooler observed to be cold held at 46 and 49°F respectively.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Sliced tomatoes and roast beef was discarded during inspection.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Interor of ice machine observed to be soiled with black like residue.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No paper towel available at employee handwashing sink in bar for hand drying.
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
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
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
2 door prep cooler not able to hold an ambient air temperature of less that 41°F as it was observed to have had an ambient air temperature of 53°F.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Remove all TCS foods from cooler until the unit can properly maintain a cold holding temperature of less than 41°F.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Wood panneling around handwash sink is not properly sealed and subject to moisture.
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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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 30, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw shelled eggs are stored above shredded cheese and ground beef in the Victory 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 shelled eggs were moved to the bottom during inspection.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
The interior rim of the basement ice machine has a black residue.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in the men's restroom for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: The paper towel was refilled during inspection.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Single-use cups are improperly stored as scoops inside of bulk seasonings.
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.
Code 3-304.12
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Feb 13, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Feb 12, 2024 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED BY CUSTOMERS IN FOOD DISPLAY
Food stored in the wait staff area is not protected from contamination.
Correction: Provide employees only signage at entry way to wait staff area. Finish installing the partition to wait staff area.
Code 3-306.11
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Ice scoop is improperly stored on top of ice machine in unfinished basement.
Correction: Provide covered container for ice scoop to be stored in.
Code 4-903.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at all employee handwashing sinks, including in the bathrooms.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The walls in the mens' and womens' bathrooms are soiled.
Correction: Clean the bathroom walls in the mens' and womens' bathrooms so that they are visibly clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
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.