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Uptown Pub & Grill

1510 JUNCTION AVE, Racine, WI 53403 · Racine County

57cited violations
8serious tier
18inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
QSHN-DCWT4L
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 939-5140
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
202610232
20258346

Inspections

  1. Sep 14, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Aug 28, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      8/28/26- No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration of the 3 compartment sinks. 8/14/26 - Test kit observed to be expired with an expiration date being June of 2026. 7/7/26 - No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration of the 3 compartment sink.

      Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      8/28/26 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin had an accumulation of trash and debris including oil dry that has not been cleaned up. 8/14/26 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin ia used to store various assortments of trash and grease. Including old mop buckets full of green water and oil dry that has not been cleaned up. 7/7/26 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store old fryers and various other assortment of trash and grease.

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

      Code 5-501.115

  3. Aug 14, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      8/14/26 - Garlic sauce in plastic bottle on storage shelf in kitchen observed to be cold held at 58°F. Several squeeze bottles of various sauces and burger toppings (lettuce tomato) requiring refrigeration was left on the grill prep counter after completetion of the order and were not under temperature control (corrected onsite). 7/7/26 - Ranch cup and marinara cup on counter observed to be cold held at 60 and 70°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: PIC was instructed to discard the ranch and marinara cups away after 4 hours. Education was provided on what products require to be cold held and which do not. Action Taken: 8/14/26 - Sauce was placed back in the cooler.

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      8/14/26 - Test kit observed to be expired with an expiration date being June of 2026. 7/7/26 - No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration of the 3 compartment sink.

      Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      8/1/426 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin ia used to store various assortments of trash and grease. Including old mop buckets full of green water and oil dry that has not been cleaned up. 7/7/26 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store old fryers and various other assortment of trash and grease.

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

      Code 5-501.115

  4. Jul 7, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 6 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Ranch cup and marinara cup on counter observed to be cold held at 60 and 70°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: PIC was instructed to discard the ranch and marinara cups away after 4 hours. Education was provided on what products require to be cold held and which do not.

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration of the 3 compartment sink.

      Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink located in the bar area.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Instructed PIC to get a roll of paper towel for the hand sink.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core

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

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces observed to be stored on the prep table in the back kitchen area.

      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

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surface of the prep table accross from fryer observed be coated with grease and food debris.

      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

      SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

      5 gallon bucket old used oil observed behind on the fryer.

      Correction: Remove 5 gallon bucket from behind the fryers and discard used oil frequently.

      Code 5-403.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store old fryers and various other assortment of trash and grease.

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

      Code 5-501.115

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Floor in back storage area across from 2 door cooler observed to be wood and is not smooth, durable, and easily cleabnable.

      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

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. Wall and floor behind cookline observed to have a large accumulation of grease and old food debris. 2. Raw plywood observed to be places under slushy machines.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  5. Jun 12, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      11/13/2025 - Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 9/27/2025 - Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 9/13/2025 -1. Home style electric skillet being used on top of cardboard work station for buffalo sauce is not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 2. Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Buffalo sauce should be made in approved cooking container at the grill/flat top using an approved pot/pan.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      5/8/2026 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners 11/13/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners 9/27/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 9/13/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 3. Metal shelf in prep area has cardboard box on top that is being used for cooking and is covered in old food splatter. 4. Wall in prep area observed to have old food splatter.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  6. Jun 12, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  7. May 22, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      5/8/2025 - No reminder statement ( * ) provided for animal food served in a raw or undercooked condition. 11/13/2025 - No reminder statement ( * ) provided for animal food served in a raw or undercooked condition. 9/27/2025 - No reminder statement ( * ) provided for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition. 9/13/2025 - No consumer advisory provided (both the disclosure of what items and the reminder statement).

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      11/13/2025 - Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 9/27/2025 - Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 9/13/2025 -1. Home style electric skillet being used on top of cardboard work station for buffalo sauce is not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 2. Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Buffalo sauce should be made in approved cooking container at the grill/flat top using an approved pot/pan.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      5/8/2026 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners 11/13/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners 9/27/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 9/13/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 3. Metal shelf in prep area has cardboard box on top that is being used for cooking and is covered in old food splatter. 4. Wall in prep area observed to have old food splatter.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  8. May 22, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  9. May 15, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  10. May 8, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      5/8/2025 - No reminder statement ( * ) provided for animal food served in a raw or undercooked condition. 11/13/2025 - No reminder statement ( * ) provided for animal food served in a raw or undercooked condition. 9/27/2025 - No reminder statement ( * ) provided for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition. 9/13/2025 - No consumer advisory provided (both the disclosure of what items and the reminder statement).

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      11/13/2025 - Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 9/27/2025 - Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 9/13/2025 -1. Home style electric skillet being used on top of cardboard work station for buffalo sauce is not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 2. Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Buffalo sauce should be made in approved cooking container at the grill/flat top using an approved pot/pan.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      5/8/2026 - Vast quanitites of jugs of used fryer oil observed in the backyard. 11/13/2025 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store 2 large grill/smokers, vast quantities of jugs or used fryer oil. 9/27/2025 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store 2 large grill/smokers, vast quantities of jugs of used fryer oil and various other assortments of trash and litter accumulation. 9/13/2025 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store 2 large grill/smokers, vast quantities of jugs of used fryer oil and various other assortments of trash and litter accumulation.

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

      Code 5-501.115

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      5/8/2026 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners 11/13/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners 9/27/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 9/13/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 3. Metal shelf in prep area has cardboard box on top that is being used for cooking and is covered in old food splatter. 4. Wall in prep area observed to have old food splatter.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  11. Nov 13, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      11/13/2025 - No reminder statement ( * ) provided for animal food served in a raw or undercooked condition. 9/27/2025 - No reminder statement ( * ) provided for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition. 9/13/2025 - No consumer advisory provided (both the disclosure of what items and the reminder statement).

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      11/13/2025 - Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 9/27/2025 - Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 9/13/2025 -1. Home style electric skillet being used on top of cardboard work station for buffalo sauce is not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 2. Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Buffalo sauce should be made in approved cooking container at the grill/flat top using an approved pot/pan.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      11/13/2025 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store 2 large grill/smokers, vast quantities of jugs or used fryer oil. 9/27/2025 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store 2 large grill/smokers, vast quantities of jugs of used fryer oil and various other assortments of trash and litter accumulation. 9/13/2025 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store 2 large grill/smokers, vast quantities of jugs of used fryer oil and various other assortments of trash and litter accumulation.

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

      Code 5-501.115

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      11/13/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners 9/27/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 9/13/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 3. Metal shelf in prep area has cardboard box on top that is being used for cooking and is covered in old food splatter. 4. Wall in prep area observed to have old food splatter.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  12. Sep 27, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 5 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES

      9/27/2025 - Single-use gloves changed between tasks or touching employee face/body was not observed during inspection. 9/13/2025 - Single-use gloves are not discarded between changing tasks or touching employee face/body.

      Correction: Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items. Action Taken: Employee was reminded of glove use and handwashing.

      Code 3-304.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      9/27/2025 - No reminder statement ( * ) provided for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition. 9/13/2025 - No consumer advisory provided (both the disclosure of what items and the reminder statement).

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      9/27/3035 - Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 9/13/2025 -1. Home style electric skillet being used on top of cardboard work station for buffalo sauce is not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 2. Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Buffalo sauce should be made in approved cooking container at the grill/flat top using an approved pot/pan.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      9/27/2025 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store 2 large grill/smokers, vast quantities of jugs of used fryer oil and various other assortments of trash and litter accumulation. 9/13/2025 - The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store 2 large grill/smokers, vast quantities of jugs of used fryer oil and various other assortments of trash and litter accumulation.

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

      Code 5-501.115

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES

      9/27/2025 - Observed grease pooling around bottom of containment receptacle 9/13/2025 - The lids/covers for the grease containment receptacle and the dumpster are open. Observed grease pooling around bottom of containment receptacle.

      Correction: Provide tight fitting lids, doors and covers for the receptacles and waste handling units used for refuse, recyclables and returnables. Install receptables in a manner to prevent the accumulation of wastes and rodent harborage areas and locate receptacles so they can be easily cleaned and flushed with water.

      Code 5-501.15

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      9/27/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 9/13/2025 - 1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 3. Metal shelf in prep area has cardboard box on top that is being used for cooking and is covered in old food splatter. 4. Wall in prep area observed to have old food splatter.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  13. Sep 13, 2025 Routine · 4 priority, 4 priority foundation, 8 core
    • Serious Priority

      WHEN TO WASH

      Employee observed not washing hands after changing tasks or changing gloves.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      1. Cut lettuce and cheese observed to be under raw shelled eggs in stand-up two door cooler. 2. Ready to eat buns & bread stored under raw fish in single door 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 Corrected on site

      GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES

      Single-use gloves are not discarded between changing tasks or touching employee face/body.

      Correction: Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items. Action Taken: Employee was reminded of glove use and handwashing.

      Code 3-304.15 (A)

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      1. Frozen cod labeled keep frozen observed to be at 40°F. 2. In-house prepared tartar sauce observed to be left out over night at room temperature.

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

      Raw mahi mahi and grouper stored in reduced oxgen packages are being improperly thawed by not being removed from the packaging prior to thawing.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

      Code 3-501.13 (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

      No consumer advisory provided (both the disclosure of what items and the reminder statement).

      Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

      Code 3-603.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1. Food contact surfaces of grill is visibly soiled with old food accumulation and char. 2. Food contact surfaces of wing sauce bowl is soiled with old food accumulation. .

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTION - PRESENCE AND USE

      Slow-release dichlorvos (DDVP) based insecticide (commonly called Hot Shot Pest-Strips) observed at the bar area.

      Correction: Remove unapproved poisonous or toxic materials from premise.

      Code 7-202.11

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Round metal tin for scooping ice observed submerged in ice machine without handle. Observed plastic ice scoop in protected container on top of ice machine.

      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 Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - SLACKING

      French fries observed to be left in the cooler over night and have been improperly slacked as frozen food must remain frozen.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly slack food products before preparation. Action Taken: French fries were discarded by person in charge.

      Code 3-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      1. Home style electric skillet being used on top of cardboard work station for buffalo sauce is not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department. 2. Clear plastic storage boxes/totes are used for all food items throughout the kitchen and are not ANSI/NSF certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Buffalo sauce should be made in approved cooking container at the grill/flat top using an approved pot/pan.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces observed to be soiled with greasy deposits and old food debris: 1. Exterior of all equipment at the cookline (stove, grill, fryers etc). 2. Interior and exterior of 2 door cooler has an accumulation of grimy deposits. 3. Non-food contact surfaces of prep table at cook line has greasy deposits and old food debris.

      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

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

      The exterior area between building and garbage bin is used to store 2 large grill/smokers, vast quantities of jugs of used fryer oil and various other assortments of trash and litter accumulation.

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

      Code 5-501.115

    • Not serious Core

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES

      The lids/covers for the grease containment receptacle and the dumpster are open. Observed grease pooling around bottom of containment receptacle.

      Correction: Provide tight fitting lids, doors and covers for the receptacles and waste handling units used for refuse, recyclables and returnables. Install receptables in a manner to prevent the accumulation of wastes and rodent harborage areas and locate receptacles so they can be easily cleaned and flushed with water.

      Code 5-501.15

    • Not serious Core

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Floor and wall juncture outside of mop closet is missing and showing exposed foam and drywall.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. Floor under cookline has large accumulation of grease, greasy deposits, and old food accumulation. 2. Floor at mop sink has dark grimy deposits in corners. 3. Metal shelf in prep area has cardboard box on top that is being used for cooking and is covered in old food splatter. 4. Wall in prep area observed to have old food splatter.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  14. Aug 29, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  15. Aug 20, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core
    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 30 days or license will be suspended and establishment will be required to cease operations.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

  16. Jul 10, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core
    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 30 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

  17. Feb 3, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  18. Jan 14, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 5 core
    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

      Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at service (mop) sink.

      Correction: Provide air gap or 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 Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Ice machine in the kitchen is rusting, the interior is divetted and is not maintained in good repair.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1. There is a void space in the door frame to the entrance of the mop room. 2. There is exposed wood behind the bar. 3. There is exposed wood near electrical box in the kitchen. 4. Cooler cabinet in bar nearest hood is deteriorating and moisture damaged wood. 5. Threshold into mens' bathroom is cracked and deterorating.

      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

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      1. Ceiling tiles in mop sink room are absorbent. 2. Floors behind bar are deteriorating, have areas that are raised from an accumulation of cement/grout and are not smooth and easily cleanable. 3. Floors and base coving under and around ventilation hood and cooking equipment are not heat resistant.

      Correction: 1. Ceiling tiles in mop sink room should be replaced with vinyl clad tiles or other approved materials. 2. Floors behind bar should be replaced or repaired so they are smooth, durable and easily cleanable such as quarry tile, poured/trowed epoxy, commercial solid sheet vinyl with welded seams, terrazzo, ceramic tile or commercial vinyl tile. Provide base coving of same material. 3. Floors and base

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

      Lights located in the bar coolers are not shatter resistant or shielded.

      Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

      Code 6-202.11

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The walls in the mop sink room have an accumulation of dirt and debris.

      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.