The Munchies Spot
1824 DOUGLAS AVE, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- LWIR-CT7K29
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 705-3671
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 16 | 11 |
| 2023 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
Inspections
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Feb 2, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 12, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Rib tips in 2 door upright cooler are cold held at 46°F. Chili in 2 door upright cooler is cold held at 44°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Rib tips were discarded during inspection. Chili was moved to a different cooler during inspection.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Coleslaw in prep cooler, individual salsa cups in Pepsi cooler, open hot dog package, and shaved gyro meat are not date marked to identify when a food item has exceeded the 7 day shelf life.
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. Action Taken: Coleslaw, individual salsa cups, open hot dog package and shaved gyro meat were properly da
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE
Hot water temperature at handwashing sink in the women's bathroom is at 60°F.
Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 100°F.
Code 5-202.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at kitchen 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 towel was provided at kitchen handwashing sink during inspection.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Cooking utensils for grill were observed to be stored in a container of water that was 87°F.
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: Utensils were removed from 87°F water during inspection. They were subsequently washed, rinsed and sanitized. Education provided on proper in use utensil storage.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on prep surfaces.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses. Action Taken: Wiping clothes were placed in buckets containing sanitizing solution during inspection.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Two door Turbo Air cooler is not maintaining a temperature of 41°F or less.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Mar 31, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · No items found
No violations cited.
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Feb 18, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 2 priority, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - INITIAL HEATING
02/18/2025- There were 2 partially cooked gyro cones in plastic wrap stored in the refrigerator. Gyro cones were not cooked in a continuous cooking process within 4 hours. 1/28/25- The employee was seen placing a gyro cone on the burner that had been partially cooked the previous day and frozen overnight. Proper gyro cone cooking methods are not being followed. 1/2/25- The initial heating step for non-continuous cooking of gyro meat is longer then 60 minutes.
Correction: Food item shall not be used for non-continuous cooking. The initial heating step in a non-continous cooking process can not exceed 60 minutes. Action Taken: Burners were turned on again. Employees were instructed to cook gyro cones continuously without any interruption of the cooking process. Education was provided on proper gyro cone cooking process. 02/18/2025 - Gyro cones that were partially co
Code 3-401.14 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
Marinara and steak held outside of steam table are hot held at 78 and 127°F respectively.
Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Marinara and steak were reheated to 165*F and placed into the steam table for hot holding.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jan 28, 2025 Re-inspection · 4 priority, 2 core, 5 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - INITIAL HEATING
1/28/25- The employee was seen placing a gyro cone on the burner that had been partially cooked the previous day and frozen overnight. Proper gyro cone cooking methods are not being followed. 1/2/25- The initial heating step for non-continuous cooking of gyro meat is longer then 60 minutes.
Correction: Food item shall not be used for non-continuous cooking. The initial heating step in a non-continous cooking process can not exceed 60 minutes. Action Taken: Burners were turned on again. Employees were instructed to cook gyro cones continuously without any interruption of the cooking process. Education was provided on proper gyro cone cooking process.
Code 3-401.14 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
Marinara and steak held outside of steam table are hot held at 78 and 127°F respectively.
Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Marinara and steak were reheated to 165*F and placed into the steam table for hot holding.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
1/28/25- Open hot dogs in prep cooler are not provided with a date mark. 1/2/25- Salsa in standing one door cooler and gyro meat in prep cooler are not provided with a date mark.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROMINENCE - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
1/28/25- Various bottles of unlabeled cleaning chemicals observed next to warewashing station. 1/2/25-Various bottles of unlabeled cleaning chemicals observed next to warewashing station.
Correction: Provide labels for poisonous or toxic materials used in the food establishment.
Code 7-101.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
1/28/25- Wiping cloths observed to be stored in the three compartment sink and not contained in a sanitizer bucket. 1/2/25 Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on prep surfaces.
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
Repeat
DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS
1/28/25- Employee coffee cup without lid was stored over food prep area. 1/2/25- Employee personal items are stored on single service items, and phone was observed on prep table.
Correction: Relocate employee clothing and personal items to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.
Code 6-403.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jan 2, 2025 Routine · 5 priority, 3 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - INITIAL HEATING
The initial heating step for non-continuous cooking of gyro meat is longer then 60 minutes.
Correction: Food item shall not be used for non-continuous cooking. The initial heating step in a non-continous cooking process can not exceed 60 minutes. Action Taken: Burners were turned on again. Employees were instructed to cook gyro cones continuously without any interruption of the cooking process. Education was provided on proper gyro cone cooking process.
Code 3-401.14 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
Marinara and steak held outside of steam table are hot held at 78 and 127°F respectively.
Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Marinara and steak were reheated to 165*F and placed into the steam table for hot holding.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Tzatziki on prep counter is cold held at 57°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Tzatziki was discarded.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
Salsa in standing one door cooler and gyro meat in prep cooler are not provided with a date mark.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROMINENCE - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Various bottles of unlabeled cleaning chemicals observed next to warewashing station.
Correction: Provide labels for poisonous or toxic materials used in the food establishment.
Code 7-101.11
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Not serious
Core
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY
Employee noted wearing watch on wrist while working with food.
Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.
Code 2-303.11
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on prep surfaces.
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
DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS
Employee personal items are stored on single service items, and phone was observed on prep table.
Correction: Relocate employee clothing and personal items to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.
Code 6-403.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Nov 14, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Tartar sauce that is labeled refrigerate after opening is stored at room temperature.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: The tartar sauce was discarded. Refrigerate tartar sauce going forward.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The bleach sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at >200 PPM.
Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Action Taken: The sanitizer was dilluted to 100 PPM.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for Chicken wings. Chicken wings were sitting out at room temperature for 1 hour and were at 94F.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Action Taken: Chicken wings were put into a freezer during inspection.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 21, 2023 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Blue Air 4 Drawer Low Boy, Prep Cooler and Atosa Single door freezer are not holding foods at 41 or below.
Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.
Code 4-301.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jul 14, 2023 Pre-inspection · 5 priority foundation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Blue Air 4 Drawer Low Boy, Prep Cooler and Atosa Single door freezer are not holding foods at 41 or below.
Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.
Code 4-301.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED
No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.
Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.
Code 4-302.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
A Quaternary test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code 4-302.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in warewashing area for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.