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Charleys Cheesesteak

4700 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

13cited violations
3serious tier
4inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
20253123

Inspections

  1. Jul 6, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation
    • 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

  2. Jul 29, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

  3. Jun 4, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  4. May 29, 2025 Pre-inspection · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

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.