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Pizza Hut #042586

5000 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

26cited violations
3serious tier
9inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
SSCT-DF5RJA
Status
Permitted
Phone
(414) 429-1645
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026471
20255192

Inspections

  1. Aug 11, 2026 Routine · 3 core
    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Walk-in freezer is starting to accumulate ice build-up.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      Carbon dioxide tanks observed to not be chained to the wall and does not follow the manufacture directions.

      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

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

      Dough pans 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

  2. Feb 2, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  3. Jan 20, 2026 Admin Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  4. Jan 20, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The quaternary ammonium is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is observed in a sanitation bucket at 0 PPM.

      Correction: Regularly replace the sanitizing solution in manual sanitation buckets. Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitize. Action Taken: The sanitation bucket is discarded and replaced with a solution with proper concentration. Importance of providing proper sanitizing solution was emphasized.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Food observed to be stored on the floor in the the walk in cooler.

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

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

      Wet pans and food wells are observed to be stacked in a position that does not allow for air flow on drying rack.

      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 Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The ceiling is observed to have an accumulation of brown food debris.

      Correction: Clean the nonabsorbent ceiling tiles frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  5. Jul 23, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The quaternary ammonium is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is observed in a sanitation bucket at 0 PPM.

      Correction: Regularly replace the sanitizing solution in manual sanitation buckets. Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitize. Action Taken: The sanitation bucket is discarded and replaced with a solution with proper concentration. Importance of providing proper sanitizing solution was emphasized.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

      Commercially processed pizza topping in the pizza topping prep cooler was not date marked once the container was opened.

      Correction: Adjust procedures so that all commercial ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Food observed to be stored on the floor in the the walk in cooler.

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

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

      Wet pans and food wells are observed to be stacked in a position that does not allow for air flow on drying rack.

      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

      PLUMBING - APPROVED SYSTEM

      1.) The utility sink is observed to be clogged with gray water. 2.)The air gap next to the ice machine is observed to be clogged and over flowing with water.

      Correction: Repair and maintain the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.

      Code 5-202.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The ceiling is observed to have an accumulation of brown food debris.

      Correction: Clean the nonabsorbent ceiling tiles frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  6. Jul 23, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  7. May 21, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 core
    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      5/21/25- Walk-in cooler observed to be leaking from the compressor. - Walk-in freezer is starting to accumulate ice build up. 4/8/25-The supporting leg of the dump sink (nearest to the front of the store) is not fully attached at the top leaving the table unsupported. - Walk-in cooler observed to be leaking from the compressor. - Walk-in freezer is starting to accumulate ice build up.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

      Pizza pans are soiled with encrusted food debris.

      Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

      Code 4-602.12 (A)

  8. Apr 8, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 4 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      -The supporting leg of the dump sink (nearest to the front of the store) is not fully attached at the top leaving the table unsupported. - Walk-in cooler observed to be leaking from the compressor. - Walk-in freezer is starting to accumulate ice build up.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

      Pizza pans are soiled with encrusted food debris.

      Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

      Code 4-602.12 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      4/8/25: -Floor tiles missing and cracked in front of the exterior door in the mop sink area. 4/1/25: -Missing ceiling tile observed adjacent to the walk-in cooler in front of proofer. -Hole observed in the ceiling above the water heater. -Floor tiles missing and cracked in front of the exterior door in the mop sink area.

      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

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Base coving below the soda machine is has seperated from the wall and is laying on the floor.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

  9. Apr 1, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 6 core
    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      No air gap provided on soda machine plumbing adjacent to the warewashing machine.

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

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      -The supporting leg of the dump sink (nearest to the front of the store) is not fully attached at the top leaving the table unsupported. - Walk-in cooler observed to be leaking from the compressor. - Walk-in freezer is starting to accumulate ice build up.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non food contact of pizza conveyor belt at pizza ovens observed to be soiled with encrusted food, crumbs 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

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

      Pizza pans are soiled with encrusted food debris.

      Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

      Code 4-602.12 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      -The hand sink in the women's restroom is leaking from the faucet. -The hand sink in the men's restroom is leaking from the base of the faucet.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      -Missing ceiling tile observed adjacent to the walk-in cooler in front of proofer. -Hole observed in the ceiling above the water heater. -Floor tiles missing and cracked in front of the exterior door in the mop sink area.

      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

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Base coving below the soda machine is has seperated from the wall and is laying on the floor.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

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.