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Lopez Bakery

1667 DOUGLAS AVE, Racine, WI 53404 · Racine County

27cited violations
4serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Moderate)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
SHAN-BMSNNL
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 633-3097
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026260
20252141
2024173

Inspections

  1. Sep 28, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Mar 18, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling method observed for hot chocolate placed in the walk-in cooler in a large, deep pot for cooling.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Lard under prep table and dough in walk-in cooler were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Handles of utensils stored with handle touching food including in mayonaise and frosting.

      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

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of food observed on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      1. Non-food contact surfaces of tops of lids on bulk food containers soiled with dried food residue and debris. 2. Non-food contact surfaces of shelving for cake decorating supplies soiled with dried food residue. 3. Non-food contact surfaces of food storage containers in the baking area soiled with dried food residue. 4. Non-food contact surfaces of ceiling and walls of walk-in cooler soiled with dust and 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

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - CLEAN LINENS

      Clean clothing observed to be stored in the employee bathroom.

      Correction: Keep linens in a clean condition free from food residue and other forms of contamination.

      Code 4-801.11

  3. Jul 22, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WHERE TO WASH

      7/22/25 - No handwashing observed during inspection 5/14/25 - Employee observed washing hands in pre-wash compartment of the 4 compartment sink.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.

      Code 2-301.15

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

      7/22/25 - No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods. 5/14/25 - No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

      Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food. Action Taken: 7/22/25 - Food temperature measuring device was provided to the PIC on-site 5/14/25 - Food temperature measuring device was provided to PIC on-site.

      Code 4-302.12 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      7/22/25 - 1.)The yellow paint above the fruit bar chest freezer in the back is peeling. 2.) The paint on the duct work in the back is crumbing. 5/14/25 - 1.)The yellow paint above the fruit bar chest freezer in the back is peeling. 2.) The paint on the duct work in the back is crumbing.

      Correction: 1,2) Walls and duct work shall be smooth easily cleanable. Do not store any unprotected food items or ingredients under the yellow chipping paint or the crumbling painted duct work. Continuously monitor the deterioration for worsening conditions and make repairs as needed.

      Code 6-101.11

  4. May 14, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 6 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      In the 7-Up 1 door cooler in the customer area, raw bacon and raw chorizo is observed to be stored over tortillas.

      Correction: Reorganize food storage so that tortillas are stored above raw bacon and raw chorizo. Action Taken: Food storage was reorganized so that raw bacon and raw chorizo are under tortillas.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ASSIGNMENT

      There is no designated person in charge (PIC) for the first 20 minutes of the inspection.

      Correction: A person in charge shall be provided on premises at all times during hours of operation. Action Taken: The person in charge was contacted via phone and arrived during the inspection.

      Code 2-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WHERE TO WASH

      Employee observed washing hands in pre-wash compartment of the 4 compartment sink.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.

      Code 2-301.15

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

      No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

      Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food. Action Taken: Food temperature measuring device was provided to PIC on-site.

      Code 4-302.12 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink located near the bathrooms.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Handwashing antiseptic was replenished at the employee handwashing sink located near the bathrooms.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED - FROZEN FOOD

      Precooked food items are not maintained frozen stored in the back in the 1 door frigidaire that is inoperable.

      Correction: Discard all food items that have not stayed frozen. Store all items that need to be maintained frozen in an operable freezer. Action Taken: All food items that were not maintained frozen in the inoperable 1 door frigidaire were discarded.

      Code 3-501.11

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

      Packaged chile guajillo label is observed to be missing ingredients in order of predominance, net quantity of contents, name of business or manufacturer with address, and nutritional information.

      Correction: Provide a label that includes the common name of the food, ingredients in order of predominance, net quantity of contents, name of business or manufacturer with address, and nutritional information.

      Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      PIC indicated that an igloo cooler is being used to hot hold tamales. The Blue igloo cooler stored near the register is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: The blue igloo cooler needs to removed from food service. Food equipment that is certified by ANSI may be used to hot hold tamales at a minimum of 135 degrees.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The floor and top of the display cases in the customer area an accumulation of crumbs and other food debris is observed.

      Correction: The floor and top of the display case's in the customer area need to be cleaned on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of crumbs and other food debris.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1.)The yellow paint above the fruit bar chest freezer in the back is peeling. 2.) The paint on the duct work in the back is crumbing.

      Correction: 1,2) Walls and duct work shall be smooth easily cleanable. Do not store any unprotected food items or ingredients under the yellow chipping paint or the crumbling painted duct work. Continuously monitor the deterioration for worsening conditions and make repairs as needed.

      Code 6-101.11

    • Not serious Core

      DESIGNATION - DRESSING AREA AND LOCKERS

      Personal items such as jackets, wallets, and phones are observed to be stored in the food preparation area.

      Correction: Provide a designated area for the storage of personal items.

      Code 6-305.11

  5. Apr 22, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw shell eggs over cream cheese in the walk in 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. Action Taken: Cream cheese was moved to another section of the walk in cooler.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Cojitas cheese in small prep cooler up front is cold held at 77°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Cojitas cheese was discarded during inspection.

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

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Personal hygiene products and hand sanitizer observed stored over single service items in the front of the store.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Action Taken: Single service items were moved from under personal hygiene products and hand sanitizer.

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      1. Spray bottles of chemicals unlabelled in the facility. 2. Bottle of acrylic paint observed in cake decorating ingredients. 3. The bleach sanitizer was observed to be 200 ppm in a sanitizer bucket.

      Correction: 1. Label working containers with the common name of the material used. Action Taken: Spray bottles of chemicals were appropriatley labelled during inspection. 2. Acrylic pain was removed from decorating ingredients during inspection. 3. The bleach sanitizer was corrected to 50 ppm in sanitizer bucket during inspection.

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      True grab and go cooler is 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

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - SELF DRAINING POSITION

      Single service items and dry dishes were observed to be stored not inverted.

      Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position to allow for air drying and covered or inverted.

      Code 4-903.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Ducts on ceiling of kitchen have large amounts of peeling paint.

      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.