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Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburger #19

4910 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

15cited violations
1serious tier
4inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025130
20242101

Inspections

  1. Sep 14, 2026 Routine · 2 core
    • 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)

    • 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

  2. Oct 3, 2025 Routine · 3 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

  3. Nov 12, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

  4. Jan 26, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 5 core
    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

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.