Racine Labor Center

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The quat sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 100 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Action Taken: The quat sanitizer was corrected to a concentration of 300 PPM in the 3 compartment sink during inspection.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Interior of ice machine is soiled with a brownish/black residue.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

     Packaged desserts that are available for customer self-service are not labeled.

     Correction: Packaged foods available for customer self-service shall be labeled as required by law. Unlabeled items can be handed to the customer by employees without labeling. Action Taken: Unlabeled packaged desserts were removed from customer self-service during inspection.

     Code 3-602.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

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

     Single-use items observed to be stored under the paper towel holder where they are exposed to drippage from wet hands.

     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. Action Taken: Single-use items stored under the paper towel were moved to a clean, dry-location during inspection.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

2. Apr 3, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. Feb 6, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE

     Food from unapproved source is being sold at the establishment. Unlicensed vendor selling cakes, baked goods, pasta, and pasta salad made in an unlicensed kitchen.

     Correction: Discard foods from unapproved source. Action Taken: Foods from unapproved source were removed from the premise.

     Code 3-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Interior of ice machine was observed to have an accumulation of a brown, mildew-like substance.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Microwave observed to have an accumulation of food splatter on the inside.

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

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a gap between the floor and the bottom of the door in the back hallway.

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

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

4. Aug 1, 2023 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Jul 31, 2023 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE

     7/31/2023 - Unapproved vendor was not on site. Per PIC, vendor has been selling only non-TCS baked goods. This item will be reviewed at the next routine inspection. 05/25/2023 - Food items requiring temperature control for safety are obtained from an unapproved source and made in an unlicensed facility. Indidivudal is selling pre-portioned tuna and crackers, cheesecakes, and unpackaged cookies/sweets without a license.

     Correction: Discard foods from unapproved source. Discontinue sales of unapproved food. Contact the Health Department for proper licensing information. Action Taken: Any food items that require temperature control were discarded on-site. Unpackaged bakery was packed up to take home.

     Code 3-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Handwash sink (3 comp sink closest to men's toliet room) handles are other than hand operated and creating an active leak.

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

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

6. May 25, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 8 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - UNAPPROVED SOURCE

     Food items requiring temperature control for safety are obtained from an unapproved source and made in an unlicensed facility. Indidivudal is selling pre-portioned tuna and crackers, cheesecakes, and unpackaged cookies/sweets without a license.

     Correction: Discard foods from unapproved source. Discontinue sales of unapproved food. Contact the Health Department for proper licensing information. Action Taken: Any food items that require temperature control were discarded on-site. Unpackaged bakery was packed up to take home.

     Code 3-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Ice maker is visibly soiled with accumulations of black residue .

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     Posted certified food protection manager expired 5/21/2023.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days of inspection.

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT- COMPARTMENTS - DRAINAGE

     The small cooler being used as an ice bin located in the bar area is not sloped properly to allow for adequate drainage.

     Correction: Provide sloped outlets for compartments of equipment to allow complete draining of condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice. Facility can use permanent ice bin for holding ice, or purchase and install a smaller, permanent ice bin that is an approved piece of equipment.

     Code 4-204.120

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

     Crock pot used for hot holding hot dogs and sausages is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

     Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Hand out given on approved equipment.

     Code 4-205.11

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Handwash sink (3 comp sink closest to men's toliet room) handles are other than hand operated and creating an active leak..

     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

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There are large gaps in exterior door down long hallway near unused mop closet, 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

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Observed dead, decaying mouse under old Christmas tree in storage area.

     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

     Storage area and old kitchen 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

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The mop sink area and underneath the bar are soiled with dust, debris and dirt.

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

     Code 6-501.12