Juicy Lucy's Diner
3701 DURAND AVE, Racine, WI 53405 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- LWIR-CL8T9V
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 321-4536
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 22 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 17 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 24, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw bacon and steak observed to stored on top of ready-to-eat vegetables and cheese in prep 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 and steak were palced on the bottom shelf of the prep cooler.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
No datemarking was observed on the italian beef and cheesy mashed potatoes in the True 2 door cooler and cooked sausage and rice in the 3 door prep cooler.
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. Action Taken: Foods that were not date-marked had been prepared the previous day. I instructed the person in charge to ensure that all leftover food items are date-marked on the day they are prepared, before the end of each shift.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided on menu for the steak.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No quat test kit was available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration. Action Taken: Quat test strips were provided during inspection.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Jar of peppers observed to be stored on the is stored on the floor in teh back prep room.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Jar of peppers were placed on a shelf off the ground.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
Cutting board on the 3 door prep cooler and cutting block on the hot holding case observed to have excessive scratching and scoring.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
Wall and floor behind and under fryer and hood observed to have an accumulation of grease and food debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Sep 25, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
09/25/2025 - Interior walls and shelves of 2 True door cooler and interior of prep cooler soiled with food splatter and debris. 08/14/2025 & 09/05/2025- Multiple pieces of equipment soiled with food debris and grease: -Interior walls and shelves of two door True cooler -Interior of prep cooler -Exterior surfaces of cooking equipment -Storage shelves in kitchen
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Sep 5, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
9/5/25- cooked beef, sausage and various other dishes observed to be missing date marks. 8/14/25-Mac and cheese, chicken, and potatoes in the two door cooler all observed to be missing date marks. -Rice in prep cooler observed to have exceeded 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. Action Taken: Rice was discarded during inspection, all cooked foods listed were identified to be cooked the day before.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
9/5/25- -Prep table cutting board is visibly soiled with grease 8/14/25-Prep table cutting board is visibly soiled with grease. -Can opener blade soiled with old food accumulations.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
9/5/25- Utensils improperly stored with handles directly contacting food in pot of beef. 8/14/25- Utensils improperly stored with handles directly contacting food in container of rice, mac and cheese, and cheesy potatoes.
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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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
9/5/25- Bottles of oil and seasonings observed to be stored on the floor in kitchen area. 8/14/25 -Bag of sugar is stored on the floor outside the walk-in freezer -Box of meat 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
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Multiple pieces of equipment soiled with food debris and grease: -Interior walls and shelves of two door True cooler -Interior of prep cooler -Exterior surfaces of cooking equipment -Storage shelves in kitchen
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floors and walls of the kitchen and warewashing area are heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Aug 14, 2025 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 9 core, 5 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after switching tasks, touching phone and returning to food prep.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Action Taken: Employees were told to pause food prep and wash their hands.
Code 2-301.14
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS
Employee observed handling ready-to eat bun with their bare hands.
Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-301.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Cheese sauce, sliced tomatoes, raw fish, raw chicken, raw beef, cooked rice and cooked sausage 51,48,66,64,60, 61, and 53°F respectively.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Raw fish and chicken were out for prep and thawing for under four hours, these two items were moved to freezer to cool. All other foods listed were in cooler for over four hours and were discarded during inspection.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
-Mac and cheese, chicken, and potatoes in the two door cooler all observed to be missing date marks. -Rice in prep cooler observed to have exceeded 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. Action Taken: Rice was discarded during inspection, all cooked foods listed were identified to be cooked the day before.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No test kit is available for monitoring quat sanitizer concentration.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration. Action Taken: Test strips provided by inspector.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
-Prep table cutting board is visibly soiled with grease. -Can opener blade soiled with old food accumulations.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Utensils improperly stored with handles directly contacting food in container of rice, mac and cheese, and cheesy potatoes.
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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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
-Bag of sugar is stored on the floor outside the walk-in freezer -Box of meat 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
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS
Cardboard boxes observed being reused as floor mats in the kitchen.
Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.
Code 4-502.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Multiple pieces of equipment soiled with food debris and grease: -Interior walls and shelves of two door True cooler -Interior of prep cooler -Exterior surfaces of cooking equipment -Storage shelves in kitchen
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES
The ground surrounding the waste oil collection bins is soiled with spilled grease.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.
Code 5-501.115
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Exposed raw wood blocks observed on the entryway wall of the cooking area.
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
Corrected on site
DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS
Employee phones and keys observed in kitchen prep areas.
Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles. Action Taken: Employee phones were moved to designated employee storage area.
Code 6-403.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Flying insects observed in the kitchen and warewashing area.
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
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The floors and walls of the kitchen and warewashing area are heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jun 15, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 8 priority foundation, 6 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - FOOD PREPARED IN PRIVATE HOME
Cakes delivered during inspection from a personal car Owner stated cakes are prepared in a private home.
Correction: Make cakes on premises or purchase food from a licensed source. Home baked items may not be wholesaled.
Code 3-201.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw eggs stored over cream in upright 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.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Chili in front undercounter cooler at 43*F, Ground beef thawing at 60*F..
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Repair/adjust cooler..
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - RESPONSIBILITIES, RIGHTS AND AUTHORITIES
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the rights, responsibilities and authorities assigned under the Wisconsin food code.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on the rights and responsibilities of the food employee and person in charge and the authority of the department or its agent so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (16)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THAWING
Ground beef thawing on drainboard. Shrimp thawing in standing water.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Use food preparation sink in lieu of warewashing sinks to thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH
Completely thawed salmon in vacuum package in upright cooler.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Deep pan of cooked macaroni and cheese covered in upright cooler with condensate on lid.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Cut tomatoes and lettuce in prep cooler not date marked. Cooked rice in upright cooler not date marked. Items appeared to be in cooler longer than 24 hours.
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided on menu for burgers that may be served undercooked.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A chlorine test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code 4-302.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Soil, grease and/or mold on the cutting boards, cart, small oven, interiors of 2 door upright cooler and kitchen prep cooler and vent hood filters.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Replace cutting boards if unable to clean.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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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)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Foods on floor in 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
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Grease and food residue on sides of fryer, sides of hot holding table and exterior of oven.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Single -service items not stored in original container and not inverted for protection..
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
TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
Female bathroom is 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
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
Floors and floor-wall junctures are dirty.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 14, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 3 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Action Taken: Health dept. provided test kit during inspection.
Code 4-302.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
The interior rack of the toaster oven is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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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)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES
Cutting board on prep cooler top is soiled and scored.
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code 4-501.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor in the back storage area.
Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Action Taken: The items were placed on a shelf during inspection.
Code 4-903.12
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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.