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El Buen Manantial

2207 LATHROP AVE, Racine, WI 53405 · Racine County

68cited violations
18serious tier
16inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
SGUE-BQ2JVV
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 344-4302
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263163
2025103811
20242144
2023100

Inspections

  1. Sep 8, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Aug 21, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Multiple TCS food items throughout the restaurant observed to be missing date marks.

      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)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Numerous containers of food observed to be stored uncovered throughout all coolers and storage areas.

      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

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

      8/21/26: Cardboard observed to be re-used as shelf liners in walk-in cooler 7/28/26: Cardboard observed to be re-used as shelf liners in walk-in cooler. -Plastic grocery bags used to store cooked rice.

      Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

      Code 4-502.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

      Employee phones observed on cutting boards on prep tables.

      Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles. Action Taken: Employee removed phone from prep table during inspection.

      Code 6-403.11 (B)

  3. Jul 28, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 9 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw chicken observed to be stored over raw beef in the walk-in 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: Meats re-arranged in the cooler.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Multiple TCS food items throughout the restaurant observed to be missing date marks.

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in kitchen.

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

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

      Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

      Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area. Action Taken: Open cups were removed during inspection.

      Code 2-401.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Numerous containers of food observed to be stored uncovered throughout all coolers and storage areas.

      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

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice scoop and rice scoop improperly stored with handles touching the foods.

      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

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Containers of uncovered food stacked on top of one another.

      Correction: Discard food item.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - USE LIMITATIONS

      -Cardboard observed to be re-used as shelf liners in walk-in cooler. -Plastic grocery bags used to store cooked rice.

      Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.

      Code 4-502.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Shelving units in the walk-in cooler observed to be covered in a mildew-like accumulation.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      -Three compartment sink drain observed to be leaking. -Mop sink observed to be leaking. -Condenser in walk-in cooler observed to be dripping.

      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

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      Accumulation of boxes and garbage observed on the ground outside the back door.

      Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.

      Code 5-501.115

    • Not serious Core

      DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

      Employee phones observed on cutting boards on prep tables.

      Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.

      Code 6-403.11 (B)

  4. Sep 25, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  5. Sep 8, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  6. Sep 8, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  7. Sep 5, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Talipia on menu being substituted with Swai fish.

      Correction: Use species of fish declared on menu or change menu to species used or to generic term (i.e. white fish).

      Code 3-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Cooked foods, diced tomatoes, and chopped lettuce were observed to have no date mark to identify when food items have exceeded 7 days.

      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

      Foods throughout facility were observed to be unwrapped or 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.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      09/05/2025- Spoon improperly stored submerged in ceviche in the walk-in cooler. 07/31/2025- 1. Spoon improperly stored submerged in ceviche in the walk-in cooler. 2. Knife stored on upper prep table stored with the handle touching ready-to-eat food. 07/15/2025- 1. Ice scoop improperly stored in ice maker. 2. Spoon improperly stored submerged in ceviche in the walk-in cooler. 3. Utensils on upper prep table stored with the handles touching the food.

      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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on cutting board.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      09/05/2025 - Live cockroaches observed on glue traps throughout kitchen. Live cockroach crawling on dishrack and crawling in pest control box under warewash sinks. 07/31/2025 - One live cockroach observed in glue trap during inspection. 07/15/2025- Cockroaches and mice observed live in glue traps during inspection.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Continue with pest control services until pests are eliminated.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  8. Sep 5, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority
    • Serious Priority

      PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      Operator does not have proof of parasite destruction for raw tilapia used in Ceviche.

      Correction: A food establishment serving raw or partially cooked fish in a ready-to-eat form shall freeze the fish to the proper time and temperature as defined in 3-402.11. Remove fish from sale for use as a ready-to eat food item until proof of parasite destruction is obtained.

      Code 3-402.11

  9. Jul 31, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 7 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      07/31/2025 - Employee observed going outside with gloves on, and returning to food preparation, without washing hands between changing gloves. 07/15/2025-1. Employee observed not washing hands after touching mop sink and going back to food preparation. 2. Employee observed not washing hands after going through walk-in cooler door and returning to food preparation. 3. Employee observed picking up dirty cardboard from ground and then returning to food preparation.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Action Taken: Employee was directed to change gloves and wash hands after touching mop sink. Action Taken: Employee was directed to change gloves and wash hands after touching door handles and returning to food prep. Action Taken: Employee was directed to change gloves and wash hands

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Talipia on menu being substituted with Swai fish.

      Correction: Use species of fish declared on menu or change menu to species used or to generic term (i.e. white fish).

      Code 3-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Cooked foods, diced tomatoes, and chopped lettuce were observed to have no date mark to identify when food items have exceeded 7 days.

      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

      Foods throughout facility were observed to be unwrapped or 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.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      07/31/2025- 1. Spoon improperly stored submerged in ceviche in the walk-in cooler. 2. Knife stored on upper prep table stored with the handle touching ready-to-eat food. 07/15/2025- 1. Ice scoop improperly stored in ice maker. 2. Spoon improperly stored submerged in ceviche in the walk-in cooler. 3. Utensils on upper prep table stored with the handles touching the food.

      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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on cutting board.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      07/31/2025 - One live cockroach observed in glue trap during inspection. 07/15/2025- Cockroaches and mice observed live in glue traps during inspection.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Continue with pest control services until pests are eliminated.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  10. Jul 31, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 7 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      07/31/2025 - Employee observed going outside with gloves on, and returning to food preparation, without washing hands between changing gloves. 07/15/2025-1. Employee observed not washing hands after touching mop sink and going back to food preparation. 2. Employee observed not washing hands after going through walk-in cooler door and returning to food preparation. 3. Employee observed picking up dirty cardboard from ground and then returning to food preparation.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Action Taken: Employee was directed to change gloves and wash hands after touching mop sink. Action Taken: Employee was directed to change gloves and wash hands after touching door handles and returning to food prep. Action Taken: Employee was directed to change gloves and wash hands

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Talipia on menu being substituted with Swai fish.

      Correction: Use species of fish declared on menu or change menu to species used or to generic term (i.e. white fish).

      Code 3-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Cooked foods, diced tomatoes, and chopped lettuce were observed to have no date mark to identify when food items have exceeded 7 days.

      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

      Foods throughout facility were observed to be unwrapped or 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.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      07/31/2025- 1. Spoon improperly stored submerged in ceviche in the walk-in cooler. 2. Knife stored on upper prep table stored with the handle touching ready-to-eat food. 07/15/2025- 1. Ice scoop improperly stored in ice maker. 2. Spoon improperly stored submerged in ceviche in the walk-in cooler. 3. Utensils on upper prep table stored with the handles touching the food.

      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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on cutting board.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      07/31/2025 - One live cockroach observed in glue trap during inspection. 07/15/2025- Cockroaches and mice observed live in glue traps during inspection.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Continue with pest control services until pests are eliminated.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  11. Jul 17, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  12. Jul 16, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core
    • Not serious Core

      LICENSE HOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES - CLOSURE DUE TO IMMINENT HAZARD

      07/16/2025- Live cockroaches observed under stove and on prep sink during follow up inspection. Pest report from 07/16 show that 5 mice were captured in facility. 07/15/2025-Live cockroaches and mice observed on glue traps in kitchen posing an imminent health hazard.

      Correction: Sprayed roaches are still a source of contamination. Establishment must remain closed until there are no live pests or evidence of pest activity (droppings, urine, eggs, cast skins, nests, gnaw marks, nesting materials) observed. Establishment must be monitoring, removing dead or trapped pests immediately, removing evidence of pests, cleaning and sanitizing. To aid in pest control all equipment mu

      Code ATCP 75.067 (4)

  13. Jul 15, 2025 Routine · 5 priority, 3 priority foundation, 8 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      1. Employee observed not washing hands after touching mop sink and going back to food preparation. 2. Employee observed not washing hands after going through walk-in cooler door and returning to food preparation. 3. Employee observed picking up dirty cardboard from ground and then returning to food preparation.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Action Taken: Employee was directed to change gloves and wash hands after touching mop sink. Action Taken: Employee was directed to change gloves and wash hands after touching door handles and returning to food prep. Action Taken: Employee was directed to change gloves and wash hands

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Talipia on menu being substituted with Swai fish.

      Correction: Use species of fish declared on menu or change menu to species used or to generic term (i.e. white fish).

      Code 3-101.11

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw shrimp stored over salsa in the 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.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      Refried beans in a large bucket in the walk in cooler had not cooled within 6 hours and was observed at 59-63°F after more than 12 hours of cooling.

      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.

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Cooked chicken is hot held in the steam table at 120°F

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Cooked chicken was reheated to 165*F during inspection.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Cooked foods, diced tomatoes, and chopped lettuce were observed to have no date mark to identify when food items have exceeded 7 days.

      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 Priority Foundation

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

      1. The bowls used for guacamole are pitted and are not smooth and easily cleanable. 2. Clay pots were observed stored over the stove area, and are not an approved for use.

      Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

      Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1. Can opener blade was observed to be soiled with an accumulation of food debris. 2. Ice machine was observed to be soiled with a black, mildew-like substance on the interior lip.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

      Employees were observed eating in the kitchen area.

      Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.

      Code 2-401.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Foods throughout facility were observed to be unwrapped or 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.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      1. Ice scoop improperly stored in ice maker. 2. Spoon improperly stored submerged in ceviche in the walk-in cooler. 3. Utensils on upper prep table stored with the handles touching the food.

      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

    • Not serious Core

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on cutting board.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

      Buckets of uncovered lettuce stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

      Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of the following are soiled: 1. Fronts and handles of equipment are soiled with grease and grime 2. Wall behind warewashing sinks soiled with black, mildew-like accumulations 3. Shelves above stove have a large accumulation of grease 4. Shelves in walk-in cooler have an accumulation of grease and food debris 5. Ceilings are splatter with grease and food splatter 6. Light covers have areas of heavy accumulation of a dark 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

      USING DRESSING ROOMS AND LOCKERS

      Employee phones being stored on cutting boards.

      Correction: Provide lockers for employees and instruct employees to use lockers for storage of their personal clothing and possessions.

      Code 6-501.110

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Cockroaches and mice observed live in glue traps during inspection.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  14. Apr 6, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A lactic acid test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations of Monogram Sink & Surface sanitizer..

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the 2 door glass door cooler in kitchen is less than 20 foot candles.

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

      Code 6-303.11

  15. Mar 23, 2024 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 6 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Talipa on menu being substituted with Swai fish.

      Correction: Use species of fish declared on menu or change menu to species used or to generic term (i.e. white fish).

      Code 3-101.11

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw meats in prep cooler stored over sliced vegetables.

      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: Vegetables moved to top.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

      Raw chicken stored over raw beef in prep cooler.

      Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard (highest cooking temperature at bottom) to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients. Action Taken: Chicken moved to bottom of cooler.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

      Cleaners on shelf above salt/pepper near bar. Bottle of window cleaner over clean dishes by dishmachine. Medications over small liquor bottles in cabinet behind bare.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Action Taken: Liquor removed from cabinet. Chemicals moved to proper storage.

      Code 7-201.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SHELLSTOCK, MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION - DATE RECORDED ON TAG

      The date when the last shellstock was sold from the container is not listed on the tag.

      Correction: When the last shellstock is sold from the container the date of sale shall be recorded on the tag.

      Code 3-203.12 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A lactic acid test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations of Monogram Sink & Surface sanitizer..

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - UNWASHED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SEPARATED FROM RTE FOODS

      Unwashed fruits and vegetables stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.

      Correction: Rearrange food storage so that unwashed friuts and vegetables are stored under or away from RTE foods.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (8)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Bowls used to dispense dry goods. Handle of scoop for hot rice was in rice.

      Correction: Provide utensils with handles for dry goods. 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

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of bagged food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Boxes placed on crates.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE, CHARACTERISTICS - IMPART COLOR, ODORS, TASTE

      Store bags used for direct storage of strawberries in freezer.

      Correction: Materials used for single-use and single-services articles may not impart colors, odors, or taste to food. Use bags designed for direct food contact for food storage.

      Code 4-102.11 (A) (2)

    • Not serious Core

      KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

      It was observed that spoons stored in kitchen where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.

      Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface. Store with handles up.

      Code 4-904.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the 2 door glass door cooler in kitchen is less than 20 foot candles.

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

      Code 6-303.11

  16. May 12, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · 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.