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Taco Bell #031985

2825 S GREEN BAY RD, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

49cited violations
8serious tier
11inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
JMAT-A5MSJZ
Status
Permitted
Phone
(847) 955-1000 ext. 15
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
20253110
20244194
20233164

Inspections

  1. Aug 12, 2026 Routine · 3 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Plastic food containers observed to have a build-up of residue and are not in good repair.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

      Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

      Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

      Code 4-901.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Floors and walls throughout kitchen, and walk-in cooler observed to have food residue build-up.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  2. Sep 19, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 3 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Exterior of Pro Luxe burrito press machine observed to have accumulations of food debris and grease.

      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

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

      Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

      Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

      Code 4-901.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The floor throughout the facility, especially under equipment observed to have a accumulation of food debris and dirt.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  3. Sep 18, 2025 Re-inspection · 4 core, 4 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Exterior of Pro Luxe burrito press machine observed to have accumulations of food debris and grease.

      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

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

      Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

      Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

      Code 4-901.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The floor throughout the facility, especially under equipment observed to have a accumulation of food debris and dirt.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PUBLIC RESTROOMS - HANDWASHING FACILITES - EQUIPPED

      Automatic soap dispenser in Men's bathroom observed to broken and unable to dispense soap for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Fix or replace automatic soap dispenser in Men's bathroom.

      Code 8-301.11

  4. Aug 27, 2025 Routine · 4 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Exterior of Pro Luxe burrito press machine observed to have accumulations of food debris and grease.

      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

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

      Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

      Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

      Code 4-901.11

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The floor throughout the facility, especially under equipment observed to have a accumulation of food debris and dirt.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      PUBLIC RESTROOMS - HANDWASHING FACILITES - EQUIPPED

      Automatic soap dispenser in Men's bathroom observed to broken and unable to dispense soap for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Fix or replace automatic soap dispenser in Men's bathroom.

      Code 8-301.11

  5. Dec 10, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Cold well on drive thru side is not maintaining 41 degrees F or less. (Cold well that is not maintaining temp. was moved to the warewashing side of restaurant for convenience prior to the 12/10/2024 reinspection).

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • 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)

  6. Oct 8, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 4 core, 5 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      10/8/2024- Pico, guacamole, cheese, and mixed cheese in cold well are held at 45, 49, 47, and 51°F respectively. 9/18/2024-Tomatoes, salsa, guacamole and cheese in cold well is cold held at 48, 55, 48 and 48°F respectively.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: TCS food that was not maintained at temperature will be discarded within four hours of being placed in cold well. If time cannot be determined, discard.

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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Coolers and freezers throughout facility 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

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Cold well on drive thru side is not maintaining 41 degrees F or less.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      10/8/2024 1.Missing base coving on the outer wall of the walk-in cooler. 9/18/2024 1.Missing base coving on the outer wall of the walk-in cooler. 2.Missing base cove tile on the bottom of the wall that separates the hallway from back storage area with CO2 tank. 3.Missing grout along the bottom of the wall of the room containing CO2 tank.

      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

      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)

  7. Sep 18, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 8 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Tomatoes, salsa, guacamole and cheese in cold well is cold held at 48, 55, 48 and 48°F respectively.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

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

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      No air gap provided on the drain of the customer soda machine.

      Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION

      Rice, cinnamon sugar, and pasta are stored next to hand washing sink where splash was reaching.

      Correction: Store all food items in areas which are clean and dry and not subject to contamination. Action Taken: The foods were moved to a clean and dry location.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Coolers and freezers throughout facility 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

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Cold well on drive thru side is not maintaining 41 degrees F or less.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

      Clean containers are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

      Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

      Code 4-901.11

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1.Missing base coving on the outer wall of the walk-in cooler. 2.Missing base cove tile on the bottom of the wall that separates the hallway from back storage area with CO2 tank. 3.Missing grout along the bottom of the wall of the room containing CO2 tank.

      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

      REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

      There is a leak coming from an unknown source leaving puddles in front of the soda machine in lobby.

      Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace source of the leak.

      Code 6-501.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. The rack supporting the slushie machine is covered in a dark sludge material. 2. The hoses underneath both soda machines are heavily soiled. 3. The area underneath the handwashing station next to slushie machine was heavily soiled.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • 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)

  8. Feb 2, 2024 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      02/02/24: Soda machine in customer service area is only provided with an air break and not an air gap. Soda machine at drive thru has been corrected. 11/3/23: Soda machines are only provided with an air break. 10/18/23: Soda machines are only provided with an air break. 9/21/23: Soda machines are only provided with an air break. 1. No air gap provided on soda machine and floor drain at drive thru window. 2. No air gap provided on soda machine in customer self-serve area.

      Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      2/2/24: 1. The floor under shelving and the soda machine at the drive thru station is heavily soiled with sticky substances and old food debris. 9/21/23, 10,18/23, & 11/3/23: 1. The floor under shelving and the soda machine at the drive thru station is heavily soiled with sticky substances and old food debris. 2. The cabinet at the self-serve soda station has a build up of old soda. The trash bin at the soda station is overflowing with refuse (napkins, straw wrappers) that is accumulating on top of the soda lines. 3. Ceiling at the warewashing station is starting to have dust and debris accumulate on the ceiling tiles and ventilation system.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  9. Nov 3, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      11/3/23: Soda machines are only provided with an air break. 10/18/23: Soda machines are only provided with an air break. 9/21/23: Soda machines are only provided with an air break. 1. No air gap provided on soda machine and floor drain at drive thru window. 2. No air gap provided on soda machine in customer self-serve area.

      Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      11/3/23: The grates at soda machines are building up with a sticky black substance and are not cleaned on a frequent basis. 10/18/23: The grates at soda machines are building up with a sticky black substance and are not cleaned on a frequent basis. 9/21/23: The grates at soda machines are building up with a sticky black substance and are not cleaned on a frequent basis.

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

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      11/3/23: No handwashing signage provided at men's toliet room handwashing sink. 10/18/23: No handwashing signage provided at men's toliet room handwashing sink. 9/21/23: No handwashing signage provided at men's toliet room handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      9/21/23, 10,18/23, & 11/3/23: 1. The floor under shelving and the soda machine at the drive thru station is heavily soiled with sticky substances and old food debris. 2. The cabinet at the self-serve soda station has a build up of old soda. The trash bin at the soda station is overflowing with refuse (napkins, straw wrappers) that is accumulating on top of the soda lines. 3. Ceiling at the warewashing station is starting to have dust and debris accumulate on the ceiling tiles and ventilation system.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  10. Oct 18, 2023 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 4 core, 5 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      Soda machines are only provided with an air break. 1. No air gap provided on soda machine and floor drain at drive thru window. 2. No air gap provided on soda machine in customer self-serve area.

      Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

      There is no 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)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The grates at soda machines are building up with a sticky black substance and are not cleaned on a frequent basis.

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

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at men's toliet room handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. The floor under shelving and the soda machine at the drive thru station is heavily soiled with sticky substances and old food debris. 2. The cabinet at the self-serve soda station has a build up of old soda. The trash bin at the soda station is overflowing with refuse (napkins, straw wrappers) that is accumulating on top of the soda lines. 3. Ceiling at the warewashing station is starting to have dust and debris accumulate on the ceiling tiles and ventilation system.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  11. Sep 21, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      Employee observed not washing hands between changing tasks such as prepping food, handling money, moving to new stations (warewashing to prep).

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Action Taken: Employees hands washed and gloves replaced.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      Soda machines are only provided with an air break. 1. No air gap provided on soda machine and floor drain at drive thru window. 2. No air gap provided on soda machine in customer self-serve area.

      Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

      Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination. Action Taken: Procedure provided by inspector.

      Code 2-501.11

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

      There is no 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)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The grates at soda machines are building up with a sticky black substance and are not cleaned on a frequent basis.

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

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at men's toliet room handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. The floor under shelving and the soda machine at the drive thru station is heavily soiled with sticky substances and old food debris. 2. The cabinet at the self-serve soda station has a build up of old soda. The trash bin at the soda station is overflowing with refuse (napkins, straw wrappers) that is accumulating on top of the soda lines. 3. Ceiling at the warewashing station is starting to have dust and debris accumulate on the ceiling tiles and ventilation system.

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

      Code 6-501.12

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.