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Popeye's #903

920 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53403 · Racine County

41cited violations
3serious tier
13inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
SGUE-C5ENXP
Status
Permitted
Phone
(708) 404-1121
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026640
20253211
2024140
20233122

Inspections

  1. Aug 12, 2026 Routine · 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      -Cheesecake cooler observed not holding temperatures below 41 degrees. -Sensor on paper towel dispenser observed to be out of order.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Use prep cooler until this unit is repaired. Coleslaw that was just prepped and cooling, moved to prep cooler.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

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

      Lids of metal containers observed to be 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)

  2. May 6, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  3. May 6, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  4. Apr 9, 2026 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  5. Mar 11, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      03/11/2026 - Non-food contact surfaces of fryer including legs/wheels have an accumulation of grease and chicken debris. Hot holding box near back of kitchen has an accumulation of grease and food debris. 02/24/2026- Non-food contact surfaces of fronts and sides of equipment are soiled with an accumulation of grease, flour and fried chicken 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

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      3/11/2026 Greasy accumulation on the floors throughout the facility inlcuding the lobby. Flour and grease observed on the floor near fryer station. 02/24/2026 -1. The front lobby area is littered with trash. 2. The kitchen observed to have food wrappers and food debris on the floor. 3. Greasy accumulation on the floors throughout facility including the lobby. Flour, breading and grease observed on the floor near fryer station.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  6. Feb 18, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  7. Nov 10, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      11/10/2025 - 1. Food contact surfaces of bun chute is soiled with grease and food debris. 9/25/2025- 1. Food contact surfaces of bun chute is soiled with grease and food debris. 9/2/2025 - 1. Interior of ice machine is soiled with a black, mildew-like substance. 2. Interior of fryer is full of old, congealed grease. 3. Food contact surfaces of bun chute is soiled with grease and food debris.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      11/10/2025 - Fryer area has accumulated grease and food debris on the sides of the equipment. 9/25/2025- Fryer area has accumulated grease and flour on equipment fronts, sides, and interior of electric front panel where panel cover is missing 9/2/2025- Non-food contact surfaces of fronts, sides and handles of equipment are soiled with an accumulation of grease and raw meat debris, especially in the fryer area and breading station.

      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

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      11/10/2025 - Broken base coving tiles observed throughout kitchen. 9/25/2025 - Broken base coving tiles observed throughout kitchen.

      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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      11/10/2025 - Floor and wall junctures around the exterior of walk-in cooler and interior of walk-in cooler are not coved. 9/25/2025 - Floor and wall junctures around the exterior of walk-in cooler and interior of walk-in cooler are not coved.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

  8. Sep 25, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 5 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      9/25/2025- 1. Food contact surfaces of bun chute is soiled with grease and food debris. 9/2/2025 - 1. Interior of ice machine is soiled with a black, mildew-like substance. 2. Interior of fryer is full of old, congealed grease. 3. Food contact surfaces of bun chute is soiled with grease and food debris.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      9/25/2025 - 1. Fryer closest to front of establishment observed to be out of service and not in working order. 9/2/2025- 1. One door prep cooler observed to not be maintaining a temperature of 41*F or below. 2. One door prep cooler lid observed to be broken and not in good working order. 3. Fryer closest to front of establishment observed to be out of service and not in working order.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      9/25/2025- Fryer area has accumulated grease and flour on equipment fronts, sides, and interior of electric front panel where panel cover is missing 9/2/2025- Non-food contact surfaces of fronts, sides and handles of equipment are soiled with an accumulation of grease and raw meat debris, especially in the fryer area and breading station.

      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

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Broken base coving tiles observed throughout kitchen.

      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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Floor and wall junctures around the exterior of walk-in cooler and interior of walk-in cooler are not coved.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

      09/25/2025 - Women's restroom toilet is soiled on the interior with brown splatter. 09/02/2025 -Public restrooms have toilets that are observed to be soiled with brown splatter.

      Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition.

      Code 8-201.16

  9. Sep 2, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 8 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Shredded cheese in the 1 door prep cooler is cold held at 47°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Shredded cheese and all other TCS (time/temperature control for safety foods) that were stored in the 1 door prep cooler, were discarded during the inspection.

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1. Interior of ice machine is soiled with a black, mildew-like substance. 2. Interior of fryer is full of old, congealed grease. 3. Food contact surfaces of bun chute is soiled with grease and food debris.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in men's restroom.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      1. One door prep cooler observed to not be maintaining a temperature of 41*F or below. 2. One door prep cooler lid observed to be broken and not in good working order. 3. Fryer closest to front of establishment observed to be out of service and not in working order.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of fronts, sides and handles of equipment are soiled with an accumulation of grease and raw meat debris, especially in the fryer area and breading station.

      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

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Broken base coving tiles observed throughout kitchen.

      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

    • Not serious Core

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Floor and wall junctures around the exterior of walk-in cooler and interior of walk-in cooler are not coved.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Equipment that is not in use including old safes, printers, and lemonade machines are stored in the back storage area and are not necessary for the food establishment.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. Ceilings throughout kitchen are soiled is soiled with grease and food splatter. 2. Floors throughout facility are soiled with grease, flour, and food debris.

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

      Code 6-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE

      Public restrooms have toilets that are observed to be soiled with brown splatter.

      Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition.

      Code 8-201.16

    • Not serious Core

      OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

      Current retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

      Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

      Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

  10. Oct 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The interior of the ice machine has a pink residue.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      There is ice accumulation beginning around the interior edge of the walk-in freezer door.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The floors throughout the kitchen are not cleaned on a frequent basis and have grease accumulation.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The grout on parts of the kitchen floor is deteriorating, leading to food accumulation.

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

      Code 6-201.11

  11. Dec 6, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  12. Oct 20, 2023 Re-inspection · 3 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      10/20/23: Walk-in freezer has large amount of ice accumulation. 9/5/23: 1. Walk-in freezer has large amount of ice accumulation and the door does not is not maintained in good repair and the door does not shut. 2. Second fryer under hood is not functional, has build up grease and exposed wires.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      10/20/2023: 1. Shelving units throughout store are soiled with old food debris and grease. 2. Caulk at warewashing sink and at prep sink is chipping, missing, or soiled with black debris. 9/5/2023: Non-food contact surfaces of: 1. Hot holding units at pass through are heavily caked with old food debris. 2. Shelving units throughout store are soiled with old food debris and grease. 3. Caulk at warewashing sink and at prep sink is chipping, missing, or soiled with black debris. 4. Drain funnel at front soda machine has a build up of sticky substances.

      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

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      10/20/23: 1. The floor through out the kitchen is heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. 2. Floor under dunnage racks at dry storage has build up of old food debris. 3. Floor and walls in cook line are heavily soiled. 9/5/2023: 1. The floor through out the kitchen is heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. 2. Floor under dunnage racks at dry storage has build up of old food debris. 3. Floor and walls in cook line are heavily soiled.

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

      Code 6-501.12

  13. Sep 5, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Red beans and rice in preportioned cups on hot line are hot held 128-130°F

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Items were discarded by person in charge;

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Sliced cheese and spicy mayo in small prep cooler near drive thru station are cold held between 47-52°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Food items that were between 47-52°F were discarded by person in charge

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Action Taken: Quat test kit was provided to staff by inspector.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core

      OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

      Several drinking cups without cover were observed in food preparation area on the cookline.

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

      Code 2-401.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      1. Walk-in freezer has large amount of ice accumulation and the door does not is not maintained in good repair and the door does not shut. 2. Second fryer underhood is not functional, has build up grease and exposed wires.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS

      1. Food−contact surfaces of bun slicer has encrusted soil accumulations. 2. Food contact surface of interior of ice machine is heavily soiled with pink and black slimy deposits.

      Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of: 1. Hot holding units at pass through are heavily caked with old food debris. 2. Shelving units throughout store are soiled with old food debris and grease. 3. Caulk at warewashing sink and at prep sink is chipping, missing, or soiled with black debris. 4. Drain funnel at front soda machine has a build up of sticky substances.

      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

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of flies in warewashing area.

      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

      1. The floor through out the kitchen is heavily soiled with grease and old food debris. 2. Floor under dunnage racks at dry storage has build up of old food debris. 3. Floor and walls in cook line are heavily soiled.

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

      Code 6-501.12

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.