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Max's Family Supermarket

1201 S MEMORIAL DR, Racine, WI 53403 · Racine County

59cited violations
8serious tier
8inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Moderate)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
CPEE-8GTQPC
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 633-2880
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262113
20254445
2023240

Inspections

  1. Feb 24, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      2/24/26-Walls of walk-in cooler observed to be soiled with mildew-like accumulations 1/22/26- Shelves in Everfresh cooler observed to be soiled with mildew-like accumulations. - Tracks of the deli case observed to be soiled with meat and other food debris. - Walls of walk-in cooler observed to be soiled with mildew-like accumulations.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      -The prep sink in the deli is not maintained in good repair and is draining on the ground. - The three compartment sink is not maintained in good repair and will not fully turn off.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

  2. Jan 22, 2026 Re-inspection · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 8 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Peppers and apples in the produce cooler observed to be showing signs of spoilage.

      Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.

      Code 3-101.11

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Open deli meats and cheeses in the deli case 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)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

      Scented, unapproved cleaning product observed in a sanitizer bottle is not approved as a food contact surface sanitizer.

      Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Action Taken: Cleaning product was removed from the sanitizer bottle.

      Code 7-204.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Deli slicer observed to be soiled with meat debris.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of food observed to be stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and deli prep area.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Packaged ice cups are not labeled.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      - Shelves in Everfresh cooler observed to be soiled with mildew-like accumulations. - Tracks of the deli case observed to be soiled with meat and other food debris. - Walls of walk-in cooler observed to be soiled with mildew-like accumulations.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      -The prep sink in the deli is not maintained in good repair and is draining on the ground. - The three compartment sink is not maintained in good repair and will not fully turn off.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      -Spilled sticky substance observed on the floor in the back storage area. -Chip debris and pieces observed on the shelves holding chip packages.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  3. Dec 29, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 6 core, 8 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Peppers and apples in the produce cooler observed to be showing signs of spoilage.

      Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.

      Code 3-101.11

    • Serious Priority

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Open deli meats and cheeses in the deli case 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)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

      Scented, unapproved cleaning product observed in a sanitizer bottle is not approved as a food contact surface sanitizer.

      Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Action Taken: Cleaning product was removed from the sanitizer bottle.

      Code 7-204.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - HANDWASHING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring the handwashing activities of employees.

      Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are effectively cleaning their hands.

      Code 2-103.11 (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Deli slicer observed to be soiled with meat debris.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Handwash was repaired during inspection.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Hand soap provided during inspection.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of food observed to be stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and deli prep area.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Packaged ice cups are not labeled.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      - Shelves in Everfresh cooler observed to be soiled with mildew-like accumulations. - Tracks of the deli case observed to be soiled with meat and other food debris. - Walls of walk-in cooler observed to be soiled with mildew-like accumulations.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      -The prep sink in the deli is not maintained in good repair and is draining on the ground. - The three compartment sink is not maintained in good repair and will not fully turn off.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

      Back storage area contains unnecessary items and garbage which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents.

      Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from this area to minimize harborage for pests.

      Code 6-501.111 (D)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      -Spilled sticky substance observed on the floor in the back storage area. -Chip debris and pieces observed on the shelves holding chip packages.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  4. Apr 10, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of food in the walk in freezer are stored on the floor.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      4/10/25: 1.Cardboard observed lining the shelves in walk in cooler and in upright freezers in retail store. 2. Basecoving is coming away from walls in several places throughout deli. 3/20/25: 1. Wall behind warewashing sinks are bulging and warping. 2. Basecoving is coming away from walls in several places throughout deli. 3. Area next to prep table in the warewashing area of deli is a deteriorating case, and is not smooth and easily cleanable. 4. The area under the deli hand wash sink is deteriorating drywall material, that is absorbent and not maintained. 5. The wall separating the deli from retail is covered with raw wood, and has exposed building materials. 6. Cardboard observed lining the shelves in walk in cooler and in upright freezers in retail store. 2/27/25: 1. Wall behind warewashing sinks are bulging and warping. 2. Basecoving is coming away from walls in several places throughout deli. 3. Area next to prep table in the warewashing area of deli is a deteriorating case, and is not smooth and easily cleanable. 4. The area under the deli hand wash sink is deteriorating drywall material, that is absorbent and not maintained. 5. The wall separating the deli from retail is co

      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

  5. Mar 20, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 6 core, 10 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      3/20/25: Peppers and apples observed to be wilting and browning in the produce section 2/27/25: Peppers and apples observed to be wilting and browning in the produce section. Iceberg lettuce heads observed to have large brown spots.

      Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.

      Code 3-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      PERSON IN CHARGE - FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided food safety training to employees on proper sanitization of deli slicer and meat saw, proper date marking, and proper thawing.

      Correction: The person in charge shall provide food safety training to employees on proper sanitization of equipment, date marking and thawing.

      Code 2-103.11 (N)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY

      Thermometer in walk in freezer measuring ambient air is not accurate to ± 3°F.

      Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

      Code 4-203.12

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Meat slicer is visibly soiled with an accumulation of meat debris.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Action Taken: Slicer was cleaned during inspection.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of food in the walk in freezer are stored on the floor.

      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

      The deli case exterior has a coating that is peeling and rusted and is smooth or cleanable.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      3/20/25: 1. Shelving of retail area with juice and chips soiled with sticky residue, food debris, dust and dirt. 2. Retail shelving that has plastic inserts for beverages is soiled with a black, mildew-like substance 2/27/25: 1. Non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the microwave are soiled with food splatter. 2. Interior of 3 compartment sinks and drain boards are soiled with meat debris and raw meat juice. 3. Tracks for doors of deli cases soiled with food debris. 4. Interior of deli cases under the meat has old meat and food debris. 5. Shelving of retail area with juice and chips soiled with sticky residue, food debris, dust and dirt. 6. Retail shelving that has plastic inserts for beverages is soiled with a black, mildew-like substance.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      3/20/25: 1. Wall behind warewashing sinks are bulging and warping. 2. Basecoving is coming away from walls in several places throughout deli. 3. Area next to prep table in the warewashing area of deli is a deteriorating case, and is not smooth and easily cleanable. 4. The area under the deli hand wash sink is deteriorating drywall material, that is absorbent and not maintained. 5. The wall separating the deli from retail is covered with raw wood, and has exposed building materials. 6. Cardboard observed lining the shelves in walk in cooler and in upright freezers in retail store. 2/27/25: 1. Wall behind warewashing sinks are bulging and warping. 2. Basecoving is coming away from walls in several places throughout deli. 3. Area next to prep table in the warewashing area of deli is a deteriorating case, and is not smooth and easily cleanable. 4. The area under the deli hand wash sink is deteriorating drywall material, that is absorbent and not maintained. 5. The wall separating the deli from retail is covered with raw wood, and has exposed building materials. 6. The restroom has several ceiling tiles that are missing. 7. Cardboard observed lining the shelves in walk in cooler and in

      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

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. The floor in the deli is heavily soiled. 2. The walls in the deli and near sinks are soiled with food splatter and dirty water drippage.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

      Public restroom is not in a clean condition.

      Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition.

      Code 8-201.16

  6. Feb 27, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 7 priority foundation, 11 core, 5 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Peppers and apples observed to be wilting and browning in the produce section. Iceberg lettuce heads observed to have large brown spots.

      Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.

      Code 3-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

      The Person in Charge (PIC) has not provided food safety training to employees on proper sanitization of deli slicer and meat saw, proper date marking, and proper thawing.

      Correction: The person in charge shall provide food safety training to employees on proper sanitization of equipment, date marking and thawing.

      Code 2-103.11 (N)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      THAWING

      Raw chicken is improperly being thawed out at room temperature on the warewashing sink.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: Raw chicken was returned to the cooler for thawing.

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

      Luncheon meats and cheeses from a food processing plant were not date marked once the container 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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS - AMBIENT AIR AND WATER - ACCURACY

      Thermometer in walk in freezer measuring ambient air is not accurate to ± 3°F.

      Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

      Code 4-203.12

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Meat slicer is visibly soiled with an accumulation of meat debris.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in the deli and in the restroom.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Soap was provided at both handwash sinks during inspection.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying in restroom.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Paper towle was provided at handwash sink in restroom during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of food in the walk in freezer are stored on the floor.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Individual ice cups packaged at the facility are not labelled with facility name and address.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      The deli case exterior has a coating that is peeling and rusted and is smooth or cleanable.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      1. Non-food contact surfaces of the interior of the microwave are soiled with food splatter. 2. Interior of 3 compartment sinks and drain boards are soiled with meat debris and raw meat juice. 3. Tracks for doors of deli cases soiled with food debris. 4. Interior of deli cases under the meat has old meat and food debris. 5. Shelving of retail area with juice and chips soiled with sticky residue, food debris, dust and dirt. 6. Retail shelving that has plastic inserts for beverages is soiled with a black, mildew-like substance.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles are being stored in deli.

      Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

      Code 4-903.12

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The warewash sink faucet is leaking and the flow of water is unable to be completely turned off.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1. Wall behind warewashing sinks are bulging and warping. 2. Basecoving is coming away from walls in several places throughout deli. 3. Area next to prep table in the warewashing area of deli is a deteriorating case, and is not smooth and easily cleanable. 4. The area under the deli hand wash sink is deteriorating drywall material, that is absorbent and not maintained. 5. The wall separating the deli from retail is covered with raw wood, and has exposed building materials. 6. The restroom has several ceiling tiles that are missing. 7. Cardboard observed lining the shelves in walk in cooler and in upright freezers in retail store.

      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

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the deli near the warewashing and prep areas is 8 foot candles and should be at least 50 foot candles in prep areas and at least 30 foot candles in warewashing areas.

      Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of mice under and on bottom chip shelves.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. The floor in the deli is heavily soiled. 2. The walls in the deli and near sinks are soiled with food splatter and dirty water drippage.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

      Public restroom is not in a clean condition.

      Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition.

      Code 8-201.16

  7. Dec 18, 2023 Follow Up · 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      The exterior door in the front entrance is a large gaping hole due to car running into building.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - EXTERIOR WALLS AND ROOFS, PROTECTIVE BARRIER

      There is a hole/missing walls at the front entrance of the building which can allow the entrance of water or pests.

      Correction: Repair the hole or leak to prevent entrance of any weather or pests.

      Code 6-202.16

  8. Nov 15, 2023 Re-inspection · 2 core
    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      The exterior door in the front entrance is a large gaping hole due to car running into building.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - EXTERIOR WALLS AND ROOFS, PROTECTIVE BARRIER

      There is a hole/missing walls at the front entrance of the building which can allow the entrance of water or pests.

      Correction: Repair the hole or leak to prevent entrance of any weather or pests.

      Code 6-202.16

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.