De Rango The Pizza King
3114 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53405 · Racine County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 20 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Apr 9, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
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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
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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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Apr 1, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 5 repeat
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Mar 10, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 7 core, 4 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 21, 2025 Re-inspection · 6 core, 6 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Jun 18, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jun 12, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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.