Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburger #19
4910 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
- HSAT-7QXF8D
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 634-8373
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 14, 2026 Routine · 2 core
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION
Boxes of single-service items are stored on the floor in the back storage area.
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)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
1. The open drain in the warewashing area had an accumulation of sludge. 2. The ceiling in the walk-in cooler had an accumulation of black debris and dust. 3. Wall behind prep sink was soiled with a black, mildew-like substance.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
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Oct 3, 2025 Routine · 3 core
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Microwave observed to not be working during inspection.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
Two compartment sink observed to be leaking and is not in good repair.
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
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Flying insects observed in the warewashing area.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment especially the inside and outside of open drains.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Core
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Nov 12, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION
A bottle of glass cleaner is hanging on a storage rack facing a box of potatoes.
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Action Taken: The glass cleaner was moved during inspection.
Code 7-201.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS
No time as a public health control plan is available for review for using time as a public health control. Tempered cheese is sitting out for 8 hours.
Correction: Food item out of temperature control or improperly prepared that is considered unsafe shall be discarded. Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority. TPHC plan only would allow the cheese six hours or until the product reaches 70 F.
Code 3-501.19 (A)
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The grout throughout the kitchen area is beginning to deteriorate and food is collecting in the cracks.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jan 26, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 5 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination. Action Taken: V&D written procedure provided to manager.
Code 2-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS
No time as a public health control plan is available for review for using time as a public health control. Tempered cheese is sitting out for 8 hours.
Correction: Provide a copy of time as a public health control procedure (TPHC) to inspector for review. TPHC only would allow the cheese six hours or until the product reaches 70*F.
Code 3-501.19 (A)
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Not serious
Core
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY
Employees noted wearing braclets and watches while working with food.
Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.
Code 2-303.11
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Not serious
Core
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS
Employees noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.
Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).
Code 2-402.11
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Walk-in freezers outside are unlocked upon inspection and are not protected from potential contamination.
Correction: Keep outside freezers locked at all times when not in-use to prevent potential contamination or food tampering.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
The walls and ceiling of walk-in cooler has a mold like substance on it and is not cleaned on a frequent basis.
Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
Code 4-602.13
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
1. several floor tiles are chipped. 2. Caulking and tile is missing adjacent to mop sink. 3. Corner protector by ice machine is no longer attached.
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
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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.