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Santa Fe Grocery And Liquor Store

516 HIGH ST, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County

73cited violations
10serious tier
11inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Complex)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
SGUE-A9FL78
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 308-8232
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20264235
20254223
20242282
2023100

Inspections

  1. Sep 28, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Sep 10, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority, 1 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      09/10/2026- Refried beans cooked the prior day were observed cooling in covered, shallow pans on the counter at room temperature. The internal temperature of the refried beans was 68°F after 12 hours or more of cooling. Tacos and ground beef cooked the prior day were observed cooling in the walk-in cooler at an internal temperature of 44°F after more than 12 hours of cooling. 08/07/2026-1. Tamales in the walk-in cooler have not cooled within 6 hours and were observed to have internal temperatures of 50-60°F 08/25/2026- No cooling was observed at re-inspection. 08/07/2026-1. Tamales in the walk-in cooler have not cooled within 6 hours and were observed to have internal temperatures of 50-60°F. 2. Cooked rice in the walk-in cooler has not cooled within 6 hours and was observed to have an internal temperature of 48°F.

      Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Action Taken: Cooked rice and tamales that had not cooled properly were discarded during inspection. Action Taken: Refried beans were discarded during inspection. Action Taken: Tacos an

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

      Basement contains unnecessary items 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)

  3. Aug 25, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      08/25/2026- No cooling was observed at re-inspection. 08/07/2026-1. Tamales in the walk-in cooler have not cooled within 6 hours and were observed to have internal temperatures of 50-60°F. 2. Cooked rice in the walk-in cooler has not cooled within 6 hours and was observed to have an internal temperature of 48°F.

      Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Action Taken: Cooked rice and tamales that had not cooled properly were discarded during inspection.

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      08/25/2026 - Premade tacos were cold held in the walk-in cooler at 43-45°F. 08/07/2026- Guacamole in the 1 door prep cooler is cold held at 49°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Guacamole in the 1 door prep cooler was discarded during inspection. Action Taken: Premade tacos were spread out into shallow containers so they could be cooled to less than 41 degrees F during inspection.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Dry rice and dry beans used for restaurant observed to be opened inside a container in the retail area of establishment and is not protected from potential tampering.

      Correction: Discard food item. Remove opened ingredients used for the establishment from spaces which the public has access to in order to keep food secure.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the cooking and prep areas is less than 50 foot candles.

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

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

      Basement contains unnecessary items 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)

  4. Aug 7, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 12 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      1. Tamales in the walk-in cooler have not cooled within 6 hours and were observed to have internal temperatures of 50-60°F. 2. Cooked rice in the walk-in cooler has not cooled within 6 hours and was observed to have an internal temperature of 48°F.

      Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Action Taken: Cooked rice and tamales that had not cooled properly were discarded during inspection.

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Guacamole in the 1 door prep cooler is cold held at 49°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Guacamole in the 1 door prep cooler was discarded during inspection.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods are observed for tamales and cooked rice in the walk-in cooler observed to be cooling in large, deep, plastic containers. The cooked rice was also covered during the cooling process.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Tamales, guacamole, and pico were observed to have no date-marks.

      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 Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Several food items observed on floor in walk-in cooler.

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Dry rice used for restaurant observed to be opened inside a container in the retail area of establishment and is not protected from potential tampering.

      Correction: Discard food item. Remove opened ingredients used for the establishment from spaces which the public has access to in order to keep food secure.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Prep cooler is not maintained in good repair and has water leaking internally into the unit.

      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

      Handwash sink water observed to splash onto adjacent food prep surfaces and single-service items.

      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. Move items away from handwash sink or install a splash guard to protect food contact surfaces and single-service items.

      Code 4-903.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The faucet at the handwash sink in the kitchen is missing the aerator which is created a large amount of splash.

      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

      Flooring has areas where several tiles are missing and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

      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

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the cooking and prep areas is less than 50 foot candles.

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

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      House flies observed in the basement of the establishment.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

      Basement contains unnecessary items 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

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Free weights, paint rollers and other miscellaneous items that are not necessary to the operation of the food establishment were observed in the retail area of the establishment.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Observed an accumulation of grease and food debris below and behind sinks and equipment in the kitchen.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      ABSORBENT MATERIALS ON FLOORS, USE LIMITATION

      Heavily soiled cardboard observed on kitchen floor under rubber mats.

      Correction: Remove prohibited materials from floors. Do not use except during spills or drippage between normal floor cleaning times.

      Code 6-501.17

  5. Dec 29, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  6. Dec 29, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      12/29/25 - Packaged tamales and salsa in True 3 door grab and go cooler are not labeled. 10/20/25 - Packaged tamales and salsa in True 3 door grab and go cooler are not labeled. 8/18/25 - Packaged tamales and salsa in True 3 door grab and go cooler are not labeled.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Fully label tamales and salsa in True 3 door cooler or mark cooler as private use only. Action Taken: 12/29/25 - Employee only sign was put on cooler door and PIC was instructed to hand the packaged tamales and salsa to customers.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      12/29/25 - Old equipment observed in the grocery area and in the basement 10/20/25 - Old equipment observed in the grocery area and in the basement. 8/18/25 - Old equipment observed in the grocery area and in the basement.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

  7. Oct 20, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

      10/20/25 - Hot shot pest spray observed to be adjacent to hand wash. 8/18/25 - Numerous chemicals observed to be stored on top and next to soda in the soda aisle.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Action Taken: All chemcials were moved away from soda during inspection.

      Code 7-201.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      10/20/25 - 1. Tamales and salsa in True 3 door grab and go cooler were not date marked. 2. No date marking observed on any ready-to-eat foods in the 2 door upright cooler. 8/18/25 - 1. Tamales and salsa in the True 3 door cooler were not date marked. 2. No date marking observed on any ready-to-eat foods in the 2 door upright cooler.

      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 Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      10/20/25 - Lettuce, ground beef, and cooked tacos observed to be uncovered in the 2 door upright cooler. 8/18/25 - 1. All food items in the 2 door upright cooler were observed to be unwrapped and uncovered. 2. Corn in the chest freezer in basement observed to be unwrapped.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      10/20/25 - Packaged tamales and salsa in True 3 door grab and go cooler are not labeled. 8/18/25 - Packaged tamales and salsa in True 3 door grab and go cooler are not labeled.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Fully label tamales and salsa in True 3 door cooler or mark cooler as private use only.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      10/20/25 - True 3 door grab and go cooler and 1 door prep cooler are not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. 8/18/25 - True 3 door grab and go cooler and 1 door prep cooler are not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Code 4-204.112 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      10/20/25 - Old equipment observed in the grocery area and in the basement. 8/18/25 - Old equipment observed in the grocery area and in the basement.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

  8. Aug 18, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 10 core, 5 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw shell eggs observed to be stored over soda in True 3 door 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 shell eggs were moved away from the soda in the True 3 door cooler.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

      Numerous chemicals observed to be stored on top and next to soda in the soda aisle.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Action Taken: All chemcials were moved away from soda during inspection.

      Code 7-201.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods were observed for salsa verde in walk-in cooler. Salsa verde observed to be cooling in 5 gallon bucket and covered.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Action Taken: The salsa verde in the 5 gallon buckets were divided in smaller dishes and left uncovered for the remainder of the cooling process.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      1. Tamales and salsa in the True 3 door cooler were not date marked. 2. No date marking observed on any ready-to-eat foods in the 2 door upright cooler.

      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 Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      1. All food items in the 2 door upright cooler were observed to be unwrapped and uncovered. 2. Corn in the chest freezer in basement observed to be unwrapped.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Packaged tamales and salsa in True 3 door cooler are not labeled.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Fully label tamales and salsa in True 3 door cooler or mark cooler as private use only.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      True 3 door cooler and 1 door prep cooler are not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Code 4-204.112 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      1. Condenser fans in the walk-in cooler observed to have an accumulation of dust and dirt. 2. Hood observed be covered in food debris and grease.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Aluminum pans in both the kitchen and grocery are stored with food side facing up and not protected from 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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      Handwashing sink located in kitchen is missing the cold water foot pedal and faucet valve.

      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

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      1. The light intensity by the warewash area was at 8 foot candles which is less than 20 foot candles. 2. The light intensity under the hood was at 16 foot candles which is less than 50 foot candles.

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

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Old equipment observed in the grocery area and in the basement.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. Grease and food accumulation observed on the floor under the handwash sink and warewashing sink. 2. The walls located next to grill and behind the warewashing area observed to have an accumulation of grease and dirt.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      DRYING MOPS

      Wet mop observed to be propped up against the wall by service sink.

      Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

      Code 6-501.16

  9. Aug 17, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 8 core, 10 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Towel and cleaning tool in handwashing sink.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Working containers of degreaser (spray bottle) not labeled with common name of product.

      Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Shredded lettuce in upright cooler is uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination. Action Taken: Covers placed on foods.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Packaged tamales and salsa in customer area cooler are not labeled, used for restaurant.

      Correction: Fully label foods in customer area or mark cooler as private use only.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

      Single service cups and lids on the floor in the basement.

      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

      Wall board and absorbent mat on floor in walk-in cooler. Some broken floor tiles in walk in cooler.

      Correction: Repair walk in cooler floor tiles. Remove absorbent wall board and mat from cooler.. 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

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a hole in the ceiling of the basement by the single service storage which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the ktichen is less than 20 foot candles.

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

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Basement ceiling over single service storage areas dirty.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      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)

  10. Aug 3, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 11 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw chorizo stored over tortillas in kitchen cooler and over soda in glass door cooler. Raw eggs stored over soda in glass door cooler.

      Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Action Taken: Raw products moved to bottom of coolers.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

      Paint stored over single service utenils in customer area. Windex bottle hanging on chip rack.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Action Taken: Items moved

      Code 7-201.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A chlorine test kit was not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Action Taken: Test kit provided by Racine Health Dept.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Towel and cleaning tool in handwashing sink.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.

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

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying. Towels were over food sink which could cause contamination.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Towels moved to handsink.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Working containers of degreaser (spray bottle) not labeled with common name of product.

      Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Shredded lettuce in upright cooler is uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination. Action Taken: Covers placed on foods.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Salt is stored in unlabeled container.

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Packaged tamales and salsa in customer area cooler are not labeled, used for restaurant.

      Correction: Fully label foods in customer area or mark cooler as private use only.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

      Single service cups and lids on the floor in the basement.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      Cold water foot faucet missing at kitchen handsink. Sink stoppers in kitchen do not work- sinks do not hold water.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace plumbing. Provide functional stoppers.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Wall board and absorbent mat on floor in walk-in cooler. Some broken floor tiles in walk in cooler.

      Correction: Repair walk in cooler floor tiles. Remove absorbent wall board and mat from cooler.. 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

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a hole in the ceiling of the basement by the single service storage which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the ktichen is less than 20 foot candles.

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

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Basement ceiling over single service storage areas dirty.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      PUBLIC RESTROOMS - WASTE RECEPTACLES

      No covered waste receptacles provided in restroom.

      Correction: Provide covered waste receptacles in restroom.

      Code 8-201.15

    • 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)

  11. May 5, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

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.