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De Rango The Pizza King

3114 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53405 · Racine County

31cited violations
6serious tier
6inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
HSAT-7QXFMC
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 637-4808
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263205
2025260
2024151

Inspections

  1. Apr 9, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles observed to be stored on the ground in the back storage room.

      Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

      Code 4-903.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Floors and walls throughout the kitchen, espeically behind the cookline and under the dishmachine observed to have an accumulation of food debris and grease.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  2. Apr 1, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 5 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SEWAGE - CONVEYING SEWAGE

      Grease trap is overflowing and grease is seeping out of the top.

      Correction: Convey all sewage in the establishment through an approved sewage system, sewage transport vehicle, water retention tanks, pumps, or hoses that are constructed, maintained and operated according to law. Grease trap should be emptied and cleaned more frequently to avoid overflowing.

      Code 5-402.13

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Interior lip of ice machine observed to be soiled a brown like substance.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles observed to be stored on the ground in the back storage room.

      Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

      Code 4-903.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      There were multiple gaps between the floor and exterior door located in the back storage room.

      Correction: Repair or replace door sweep to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Floors and walls throughout the kitchen, espeically behind the cookline and under the dishmachine observed to have an accumulation of food debris and grease.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  3. Mar 10, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 7 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Sausages in steam table observed to be is hot held at 123°F

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Sausages were discarded during inspection.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Garlic butter on counter observed to be cold held at 64°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Garlic butter was discarded during inspection.

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

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE - CONVEYING SEWAGE

      Grease trap is overflowing and grease is seeping out of the top.

      Correction: Convey all sewage in the establishment through an approved sewage system, sewage transport vehicle, water retention tanks, pumps, or hoses that are constructed, maintained and operated according to law. Grease trap should be emptied and cleaned more frequently to avoid overflowing.

      Code 5-402.13

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Flying insect killer observed to be stored on top of ice machine.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Action Taken: Flying insect killer was removed from the top of the ice machine.

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Soup observed to be cooling deep plastic covered containers on the counter.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Action Taken: Covers were removed from soup jars and soup was placed in the cooler.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Interior lip of ice machine observed to be soiled a brown like substance.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Cooked potatoes in the True 3-door cooler observed to be uncovered.

      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.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

      Multiple wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces observed to be stored on various surfaces throughout the kitchen.

      Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Standing ice cooler observed to have ambient air temperature of 50°F and is not maintained in good repair.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles observed to be stored on the ground in the back storage room.

      Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

      Code 4-903.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      There were multiple gaps between the floor and exterior door located in the back storage room.

      Correction: Repair or replace door sweep to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS

      Mop head observed to be stored on top of burger buns.

      Correction: Remove maintenance tools from areas that can conatminate food, equipment, linens, single-use or single service articles.

      Code 6-501.113

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Floors and walls throughout the kitchen, espeically behind the cookline and under the dishmachine observed to have an accumulation of food debris and grease.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  4. Jul 21, 2025 Re-inspection · 6 core, 6 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      7/21/2025: 1. Baked potatoes in True 3-door cooler was observed to be uncovered. 2. Raw sausage in the 2-door prep cooler was observed to be uncovered. 6/18/2025 1. Various food items in the true 3-door cooler were observed to be uncovered. 2. Bread in the walk-in cooler was observed to be uncovered. 3. Stuffed shells and hamburger patties were observed to be uncovered in the 1-door 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.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - BULK FOODS LABELED

      Bulk spices in the storage room are not labeled with required label information.

      Correction: Bulk food label or placard information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, and food allergens.

      Code 3-602.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      7/21/2025: 2-door prep cooler across from grill was observed to be 49°F. 6/18/2025: 2-door prep cooler across from grill was observed to be at 52°F - 58°F.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      7/21/25: Various non-food contact surfaces throughout the facility were visably soiled. 1. Front and sides of flat top stove were observed to be covered in grease and food debris. 2. Exterior and interior of the microwave were observed to be covered in food debris and grease. 3. Front doors of the the 2-door prep cooler were observed to coated in grease and food debris. The interior of the 2-door prep cooler had an accumulation of liquid from meat packaging. 4. Exterior of the dough mixer in back room was observed to be covered food accumulation and debris. 6/18/25: Various non-food contact surfaces throughout the facility were visably soiled. 1. Front and sides of flat top stove were observed to be covered in grease and food debris. 2. Exterior and interior of the microwave were observed to be covered in food debris and grease. 3. Front doors of the the 2-door prep cooler were observed to coated in grease and food debris. The interior of the 2-door prep cooler had an accumulation of liquid from meat packaging. 4. Exterior of the dough mixer in back room was observed to be covered food accumulation and debris. 5. The wall behind condenser unit in the walk-in cooler had an accumulat

      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

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      There were multiple gaps between the floor and exterior door located in the back storage room.

      Correction: Repair or fill the gaps to prevent the entrance of insects and rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided in women's restrooms.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

  5. Jun 18, 2025 Routine · No items found

    No violations cited.

  6. Jun 12, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Whipped butter with added spices and garlic is cold held at 81°F at room temperature.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Time as a public health control to be used on the product. Going forward the establishment will keep smaller portions at room temperature.

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Soup and lasagna in multiple coolers throughout the establishment are not datemarked.

      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 Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Burger patties in the freezer were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      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.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The area around the fryer and the front and sides of multiple coolers are soiled with grease and food debris.

      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 Corrected on site

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the top shelf with the lids open.

      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: The to-go containers were inverted during inspection.

      Code 4-903.12

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.