RecordWell Data

Smok'd On The Water

3 FIFTH ST, Racine, WI 53403 · Racine County

22cited violations
3serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
SGUE-BDNT4U
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 498-2822
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263120
2025161
2024142

Inspections

  1. Jun 25, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

      Screens on rear facing windows are observed to be disconnected to the frame leaving openings for pests.

      Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.

      Code 6-202.15 (D)

  2. Jun 2, 2026 Routine · 4 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Box of onions observed to be stored on the floor in the kitchen.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Box of onions moved to food storage rack.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

      Shelf next to three compartment sink is observed to be made of unsealed, raw wood.

      Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Seal wood or replace shelf.

      Code 4-101.19

    • Not serious Core

      VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - ADEQUACY

      The countertop fryer is not adequately covered by a ventilation hood system.

      Correction: Provide additional ventilation hoods or devices to prevent grease and condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings. Contact the department of safety and professional services for requirements on plan review and installation. Install hood or remove fryer.

      Code 4-301.14

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

      Screens on rear facing windows are observed to be disconnected to the frame leaving openings for pests.

      Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests.

      Code 6-202.15 (D)

  3. Feb 23, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 7 core, 7 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      1. Table top electrical deep fryer is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. 2. Boat converted into an outside bar is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      1. Outdoor chest freezer is observed to be heavily dented, damaged, and rusting. Interior of freezer lid is missing and has been replaced with a spray foam insulation that is not approved or not maintained in good repair. 2. Dish detergent and sanitizer dispensers at the 4 compartment sink are nonfunctional and not maintained in good repair. 3. Exterior back bar top is water damaged and observed to have irregular jagged edges, missing wood, and exposed nails. 4. Picnic tables in general seating area observed to be heavily soiled, stained, and/or graffitied.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of all equipment, shelving, and containers are covered in a sticky, greasy residue.

      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 Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1. Floor under warewashing sink has eroded away and is no longer smooth or easily cleanable. 2. Laminate and pressboard counter/cabinet below cooking equipment under exhaust hood is not smooth or durable and can pose a fire risk. 3. Mop holders at mop sink are anchored to an unsealed piece of wood. 4. Cinder block storage room observed to have uncoated cinder blocks. 5. Unsealed wood above portable a/c unit with a bucket attached holding clean knives. 6. Door jamb at men's bathroom has a missing section.

      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

      INSECT CONTROL DEVICES, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION - IMPROPERLY LOCATED

      The insect control device (bug zapper) is located inside the snack shack and adjacent to food preparation areas which could cause contamination.

      Correction: Remove or relocate this device so that it does not pose a potential contamination concern and is not located over any food prep area.

      Code 6-202.13 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      1. Interior of establishment and storage room observed to be full of items unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment. 2. Exterior acessory lighting observed to be electric and using extention cords.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

      1. Hood filters are encrusted with old grease and are not cleaned or changed frequently. 2. Portable A/C unit is exhausting into the hood system causing one filter to be removed entirely.

      Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

      Code 6-501.14

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

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SANITIZER CRITERIA

      Concentration of chlorine sanitizer in four compartment sink was observed to be 200ppm.

      Correction: Sanitizer shall meet the requirements under 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020. Action Taken: Sanitizer compartment was drained and sanitizer solution was remade to a concentration of 50ppm.

      Code 7-204.11

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD SAFETY FOR SMALL OPERATORS - EXPIRED CERTIFICATION

      The retail food establishment's food safety for small operators certification has expired.

      Correction: Reaaply for initial certification as required under 12-201.11.

      Code 12-401.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Box of peppers and onions stored on the floor in kitchen area.

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The floor in the kitchen is erroding in areas along the wall and is in general disrepair. The current state of the floor is not smooth or easily cleanable.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Reseal the floor so it is smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      INSECT CONTROL DEVICES, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION - IMPROPERLY LOCATED

      The insect control device is located over center prep surface.

      Correction: Remove or relocate this device so that it is not over any food prep area.

      Code 6-202.13 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Flying insects observed in the kitchen during inspection.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Keep window screens closed to prevent pest entrance.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  5. Jun 8, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

      Plumbing system not provided with adequate backflow prevention at mopsink.

      Correction: Provide adequate backflow prevention device at mopsink (i.e. Watts 8a/9d). Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

      Code 5-203.14

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

      Bottles of chemicals stored over cases of beverages in storage room.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning.

      Code 7-201.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Working containers of degreaser and handsoap not labeled with common name of product.

      Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used. Action Taken: containers labled

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Glass door bar cooler and beverage cooler ares not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device (thermometer).

      Code 4-204.112 (B)

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.