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Divino Gelato Cafe

245 MAIN ST, Racine, WI 53403 · Racine County

13cited violations
2serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Moderate)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
JMAT-8YRJ9T
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 510-7064
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025131
2024171

Inspections

  1. Mar 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Date marking missing on open containers of deli sliced ham and cheese.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (A)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Frozen egg patties were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered in True Freezer.

      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. Action Taken: Egg patties covered during inspection.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-service items observed to be stored on the ground in the back storage area.

      Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Action Taken: Single service items were picked up and placed on shelving units in storage room.

      Code 4-903.12

  2. May 7, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Whipped cream, half and half, and tapioca balls on the counter cold held at 52, 49, and 60°F respectively .

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: All items were placed back in the cooler.

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      THAWING

      Canoli filling is being improperly thawed by sitting on the counter at room temperature.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Action Taken: Canoli filling was placed in the refrigerator.

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Core

      LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

      Two areas of ceiling lights located in back prep area are not shielded.

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

      Code 6-202.11

  3. Jun 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Whipped cream in cooler next to handsink at 54*F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Action Taken: TCS food (whipped cream) moved to functional cooler.

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Food container being filled at handsink.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Do not use handsink for any other purpose. Action Taken: Container removed from handsink.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice scoop stored with handle in ice.

      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

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

      Utensils being stored/dried on dry towel.

      Correction: Discontinue storing clean equipment on absorbent material.

      Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Door gasket torn on undercounter cooler next to handsink. Shelf to right of handsink and over front oven deteriorating. Water at bottom of cooler by espresso machine.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

      Single service items stored on the floor in the side storage room.

      Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

      Code 4-903.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Food stored in side room which is carpeted.

      Correction: Remove food from carpeted area or remove carpeting from food storage area.

      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.