Charleys Cheesesteak
4700 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- KBAT-DGWKTT
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 221-2535
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
Inspections
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Jul 6, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at all employee handwashing sinks 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
Priority Foundation
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Jul 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
To-go cup of blue cheese on the counter was cold held at 70°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: To-go cup of blue cheese were discarded during inspection.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COOKING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of safe cooking temperatures for chicken.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on safe cooking temperatures so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (6)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper cooling temperatures for recently cooked chicken wings.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods were observed for chicken wings. Cooked chicken wings were stored in deep containers >6 inches and were covered before completely cooling.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Action Taken: All chicken wings were moved to a baking sheet and were placed in the wakl-in cooler uncovered.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY
Employee noted wearing bracelets on wrists while working with food.
Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food. Action Taken: Bracelets were takem off during inspection.
Code 2-303.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces stored on various surfaces throughout the facility.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Action Taken: All wiping clothes were moved to the sanitizer bucket.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Ice observed to be stored in an IGLOO cooler that is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jun 4, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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May 29, 2025 Pre-inspection · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided on soda/ice machine.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED
Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at mop sink.
Correction: Provide backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.
Code 5-203.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
Soap not available at food employee handwashing sinks throughout establishment.
Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.11
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS
CO2 tanks are not being used according to manufacturer's directions and are not chained to prevent tipping.
Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Change procedures to follow manufacturer's use directions.
Code 4-501.11 (D)
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
1. Void space observed in wall around pipe below first hand sink near service counter. Seal/ cover void spaces in the wall. 2. Gap observed in FRP installation below second handsink on cook line. Caulk/smooth areas with gaps. 3. FRP on corner of wall across from walk-in cooler observed to be peeling away from wall. Secure panel and corner trim. 4. Missing tiles observed around basecoving area of mopsink walls. Reseal the tiles to the wall so the area is 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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Serious
Priority
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.