The Forge Tavern
3001 DOUGLAS AVE, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- SWIS-DNRTTJ
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (815) 909-8898
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Inspections
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Apr 7, 2026 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 7, 2026 Admin Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 6, 2026 Pre-inspection · 1 priority, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP
No air gap provided on ice bin and ice maker.
Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.
Code 5-202.13
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Not serious
Core
TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
Female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.
Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.
Code 5-501.17
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
1. Flooring throughout has places where grout is missing. 2. Tile flooring has areas that are lifting and/or gapping.
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
DRYING MOPS
Mops stored in bucket to dry.
Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.
Code 6-501.16
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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.