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Island Jam

3408 DOUGLAS AVE, Racine, WI 53404 · Racine County

39cited violations
1serious tier
6inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
LWIR-CHULTX
Status
Permitted
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026290
20252191
20241110
2023100

Inspections

  1. Apr 7, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

      Leaking pipe observed on the wall at the bottom of the basement stairs.

      Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

      Code 5-403.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Base coving missing behind three compartment sink and next to cook line.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

  2. Mar 24, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 7 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

      No date marking method observed for pies and jerk sauce cups.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (D)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Renew certified food protection manager certificate in the food establishment within 90 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of cabbage and other foods throughout the kitchen observed to be stored on the floor.

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Various non-food contact surfaces observed to be soiled: -Hood observed to have a heavy accumulation of grease -All cooking equipment has grease and food accumulations on the exterior surface. -Interior and exterior of three door freezer soiled with food debris and grease.

      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

      SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

      Leaking pipe observed on the wall at the bottom of the basement stairs.

      Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

      Code 5-403.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Base coving missing behind three compartment sink and next to cook line.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The walls, floors, and ceilings throughout the facility are heavily soiled with grease accumulations and food debris.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  3. Oct 9, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 10 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      No air gap provided on kitchen prep sink.

      Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

      No date marking method observed for pies and jerk sauce cups.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (D)

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Renew certified food protection manager certificate in the food establishment within 90 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

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

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on prep counter.

      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

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Boxes of cabbage and other foods throughout the kitchen observed to be stored on the floor.

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Three compartment sink pipes observed to be supported by cups and cardboard to stabilize them in place. The sink is not maintained in good repair.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Various non-food contact surfaces observed to be soiled: -Hood observed to have a heavy accumulation of grease -All cooking equipment has grease and food accumulations on the exterior surface. -Interior and exterior of three door freezer soiled with food debris and grease.

      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

      SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

      Leaking pipe observed on the wall at the bottom of the basement stairs.

      Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

      Code 5-403.12

    • Not serious Core

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Base coving missing behind three compartment sink and next to cook line.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

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

      The exterior double doors in the front entry are not self-closing or tight-fitting.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Rodent droppings observed on the storage shelf in the basement.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The walls, floors, and ceilings throughout the facility are heavily soiled with grease accumulations and food debris.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  4. Jan 28, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 7 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1/28/25- Soda gun tip interior is visibly soiled with light colored chunks 12/17/24 1. Ice machine is visibly soiled with dark mildew-like accumulations on the interior surfaces. 2.Soda gun tip interior is visibly soiled with light colored chunks.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice machine scoop was improperly stored on top of the ice machine without protection.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      1/28/25- 1. Prep sink exterior is encrusted with dark splatter. 2. Stove is covered in burnt food residue around burners. 12/17/24: Various non-food contact surfaces are soiled: 1. Prep sink exterior is encrusted with dark splatter. 2. Stove is covered in burnt food residue around burners. 3. Fryer exterior is coated in oil and grease. 4. Prep cooler exterior doors are covered in food and grease splatter. 5. Prep cooler interior bottom observed to be littered with 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 Repeat

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      1/28/25 Leaky plumbing is now observed to be contained in a bucket. There is no more standing water on the floor. 12/17/24-The plumbing system in the basement is not maintained in good repair and there is standing water on the floor next to the stairs below a large pipe.

      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 Repeat

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a gap between the floor and the bottom of the exterior facing door near basement steps which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of rodent droppings in the basement on shelves and in single service boxes.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Clean and sanitize areas where droppings were found and throw away any single service items that are unwrapped or uncovered in the area.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. The floors throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of food debris, grease, and grime. 2. The walls throughout the kitchen, especially the wall around the prep sink, have food splatter and grease accumulations.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  5. Dec 17, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 10 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1. Ice machine is visibly soiled with dark mildew-like accumulations on the interior surfaces. 2.Soda gun tip interior is visibly soiled with light colored chunks.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice machine scoop was improperly stored on top of the ice machine without protection.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Drain plugs made of plastic bags are not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Walk-in cooler exterior handle is missing.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Various non-food contact surfaces are soiled: 1. Prep sink exterior is encrusted with dark splatter. 2. Stove is covered in burnt food residue around burners. 3. Fryer exterior is coated in oil and grease. 4. Prep cooler exterior doors are covered in food and grease splatter. 5. Prep cooler interior bottom observed to be littered with 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

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

      Single service items are being improperly stored on the floor in the basement.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The plumbing system in the basement is not maintained in good repair and there is standing water on the floor next to the stairs below a large pipe.

      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

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a gap between the floor and the bottom of the exterior facing door near basement steps which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of rodent droppings in the basement on shelves and in single service boxes.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Clean and sanitize areas where droppings were found and throw away any single service items that are unwrapped or uncovered in the area.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

      Multiple areas throughout the facility contain unnecessary items which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents. 1. Basement: -Unused equipment such as a chest freezer. -Abundance of clutter and boxes on shelves. 2. Employee storage area: -Couch piled with employee items (clothes) -Empty boxes and personal items on floor. 3. Kitchen: -Shelves and floors are filled with personal items and clutter non necessary for food production.

      Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from this area to minimize harborage for pests.

      Code 6-501.111 (D)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. The floors throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of food debris, grease, and grime. 2. The walls throughout the kitchen, especially the wall around the prep sink, have food splatter and grease accumulations.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  6. Oct 24, 2023 Routine · No items found

    No violations cited.

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.