Racine County Jail

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jul 17, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Dec 16, 2025 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener blade is visibly soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean utensils observed to be cloth dried during inspection.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food. Action Taken: Employee was instructed to allow clean utensils to air dry.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The sealant on the floors throughout the kitchen area is observed to be wearing away exposing the concrete.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

3. Dec 11, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on the prep sink closest to the tilt skillets.

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

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Can opener blade is visibly soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean utensils observed to be cloth dried during inspection.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food. Action Taken: Employee was instructed to allow clean utensils to air dry.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The sealant on the floors throughout the kitchen area is observed to be wearing away exposing the concrete.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

4. Mar 7, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 5 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     No air gap provided on middle prep sink drain.

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

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Core

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knife was improperly stored in between cutting board and prep table.

     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. Action Taken: Knife was removed and taken to warewashing station.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Multiple half pans are not maintained in good repair and were observed to be pitted and dented. Many spatulas and serving utensils observed to be chipped and broken.

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

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean pans are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor outside of the tilt skillet in the prep area contains cracks and divots making it no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

5. Jun 13, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     06/13/24: Bleach in Dry storage area is stored over food service trays

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Action Taken: Bleach was moved away from food service trays.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Paper towels were replenished.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     06/13/24: Walk in freezer is observed to have a condenser leak and slight accumulation of ice.

     Correction: Repair walk in freezer so that it may be in good working condition. Do not store food under condenser leak.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR AND CALIBRATION - UTENSILS

     Plastic cooking dish was cracked.

     Correction: Replace or have defective utensil repaired or discard. Action Taken: Dish was discarded.

     Code 4-502.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

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

     Clam shells food storage is improperly stored on floor in dry storage area.

     Correction: Single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and 6 inches off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - SELF DRAINING POSITION

     Clam shells food storage is stored in the upright position in dry food storage area.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position to allow for air drying and covered or inverted. Action Taken: Clam shells were inverted.

     Code 4-903.11 (B)