Pizza Hut #042586
5000 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
- SSCT-DF5RJA
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (414) 429-1645
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 19 | 2 |
Inspections
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Aug 11, 2026 Routine · 3 core
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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)
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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)
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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
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Not serious
Core
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Feb 2, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 20, 2026 Admin Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 20, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority, 3 core, 4 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jul 23, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 23, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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May 21, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 core
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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)
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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)
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Not serious
Core
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Apr 8, 2025 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 4 core, 3 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Apr 1, 2025 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 6 core
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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.