Rapids Liquor Express
3015 RAPIDS DR, Racine, WI 53404 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Simple)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- JMAT-AREM6L
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 833-2500
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 11, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Floor tiles missing in the aisle in front of the walk-in cooler exposing the unsealed concrete.
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
Repeat
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Oct 30, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink 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
FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED
Packaged ice cups are not labeled.
Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.
Code 3-602.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Floor tiles missing in the aisle in front of the walk-in cooler exposing the unsealed concrete.
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
Repeat
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
The window well below the slushee machine was observed to have an accumulation of blue and red syrup.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 26, 2025 Re-inspection · 4 core, 4 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Candy was observed to be stored on the floor in the back storage room.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Single service items in the back storage area are is improperly stored on the ground.
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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
The tiles outside and inside the walk-in cooler, and back storage area are all missing leaving the concrete exposed. This surface 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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in walk-in cooler is not coved.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Jan 27, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 6 core, 4 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - NO LABEL OR IMPROPER LABEL PROVIDED
No label is provided on packaged ice cups.
Correction: Provide approved labels for packaged foods. Please include facility name and address on labels.
Code 3-201.11 (C)
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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
Core
Repeat
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Candy was observed to be stored on the floor in the back storage room.
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
1. There is brown drippage on the back wall of the walk-in cooler. 2.There is an accumulation of dirt, food debris, and grime on the bottom of the customer-facing door frames of the walk-in cooler.
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
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Single service items in the back storage area are is improperly stored on the ground.
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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
The tiles outside and inside the walk-in cooler, and back storage area are all missing leaving the concrete exposed. This surface 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
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Not serious
Core
FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED
Floor and wall juncture in walk-in cooler is not coved.
Correction: Provide base coving.
Code 6-201.13 (A)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
1. Black mold-like accumulations observed on the side of the outside wall of the freezer. 2. The pipe surrounding coming out of the freezer has an accumulation of a black/brown substance. 3. The wall next to the door frame that opens to the four compartment sink room is covered in a black mold-like substance.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jan 30, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 4 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - NO LABEL OR IMPROPER LABEL PROVIDED
No label is provided on packaged cups of ice individually packaged at the facility.
Correction: Provide approved labels for packaged food including the name and address of packaging facilitie(s).
Code 3-201.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
A box of fruit by the foot and some single use cups are stored on the floor in the back storage area.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Food items and single use items were removed from the floor during inspection.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Flooring in front of coolers has been removed and is no longer smooth, durable 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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jan 29, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 4 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - NO LABEL OR IMPROPER LABEL PROVIDED
No label is provided on packaged cups of ice individually packaged at the facility.
Correction: Provide approved labels for packaged food including the name and address of packaging facilitie(s).
Code 3-201.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
A box of fruit by the foot and some single use cups are stored on the floor in the back storage area.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Food items and single use items were removed from the floor during inspection.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING - SINKS - USE LIMITATION
The warewashing sink is being used improperly for storage and is not accessible for proper sanitizing of utensils and equipment.
Correction: Discontinue using warewashing sink compartments for storage and ensure they are accessible for proper utensil and equipment sanitization.
Code 4-501.16
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Walk in cooler ceiling is soiled.
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
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
Flooring in front of coolers has been removed and is no longer smooth, durable 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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.