Subway #18164
3016 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
- SGUE-C3YMZT
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 488-7109
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 29 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 19 | 4 |
Inspections
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Jul 7, 2026 Routine · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
-Ceiling tile observed to be missing over warewashing station. -Light switch cover is not tightly secured to the wall over the warewashing station. -Floor tiles adjacent to three compartment sink observed to be cracked and damaged.
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
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Not serious
Core
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Sep 24, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
9/24/25: -The two door undercounter cooler is not maintaining an ambient temperature of 41 degrees or lower, however was not observed to be in use during inspection. 9/10/25: -The soda machine is leaking in the cabinet below and is not maintained in good repair. -The two door undercounter cooler is not maintaining an ambient temperature of 41 degrees or lower.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
-Ceiling tile over the warewashing sink is missing. -Multiple damaged floor tiles observed around warewashing area and back kitchen handsink.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
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Sep 10, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Diced chicken in 2 door cooler is cold held at 53°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Chicken was discarded during inspection.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Sliced deli meats, and meatballs in the walk-in cooler are not date marked after commercial packaging is opened.
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
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
-The soda machine is leaking in the cabinet below and is not maintained in good repair. -The two door undercounter cooler is not maintaining an ambient temperature of 41 degrees or lower.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of microwave are soiled with food splatter.
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
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
-Ceiling tile over the warewashing sink is missing. -Multiple damaged floor tiles observed around warewashing area and back kitchen handsink.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Feb 19, 2025 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Feb 17, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · 5 core, 3 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
02/17/2025-Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled with rodent droppings, old food debris, bread crumbs, and greasy accumulations: 1. Interior basin of handwashing sink in both rear prep area and behind prep line. 2. Customer self-service fountain soda drainage area. 3. Under microwave. 02/14/2025-Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled with rodent droppings, old food debris, bread crumbs, and greasy accumulations: 1. Deli slicer 2. Interior basin of handwashing sink in rear prep area 3. Customer self-service fountain soda drainage area 4. Table area around the fountain soda dispenser. 5. Counter at soup hot holding wells- adjacent to and behind hot holding wells 6. Under microwave 7. On speed racks in prep area.
Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment. After cleaning, sanitizing all surfaces with an appropriate sanitizer
Code 4-601.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Evidence of rodents throughout facility.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
Floors and walls have an accumulation of food splatter and debris.
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
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE
02/17/2025- Public restrooms are not maintained in a clean condition. 02/14/2025-Public restroom not maintained in good repair due to damage to toilet.
Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition.
Code 8-201.16
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Not serious
Core
LICENSE HOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES - CLOSURE DUE TO IMMINENT HAZARD
Rodent activity observed throughout the facility and food equipment creating an imminent health hazard and the food establishment has not discontinued food service operations. Rodent droppings observed during complaint inspection conducted on 2/13/25, upon reinspection on 2/14/25 rodent droppings remained and have not been cleaned or disinfect. Rodent droppings still remained upon second reinspection on 02/17/2025 in some areas and have not been cleaned or disinfected.
Correction: Immediately cease food establishment operations until imminent hazard has been removed.
Code ATCP 75.067 (4)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Feb 13, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, and reheating. PIC was unable to identify the issues with ambient cooler temperatures of 50*F, and could not explain the parameters of reheating on a steam table. They were unaware of the importance of hot holding the soup and meatballs because it will just "get microwaved when it's ordered."
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - CROSS CONTAMINATION, BHC, HANDWASHING, CLEAN FACILITIES
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between foodborne illness and handwashing.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (8)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Lack of knowledge surrounding proper food storage temperatures and handwashing is highlighting lack of managerial control. The Certified Food Protection Manager must be someone who works in the establishment consistently. They should able to provide leadership and share the knowledge of this food safety course.
Correction: Provide an additional approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 60 days. This personal
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of interior rim of the prep coolers are soiled with accumulations of 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
Repeat
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
1. Chips in tiles and missing grout observed on the floor outside of the walk-in freezer. 2. Gap observed in the baseboard on the right side of the east door. Fill in gaps and cracks in these areas to make them smooth and easily cleanable.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
2/13/25- Evidence of pests found on tables behind sandwich prep line, around fountain soda machine, on the floors behind storage shelves, on the water heater, and in the sticky traps. 1/16/25- Evidence of rodent excrement in sticky traps.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Jan 16, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 16, 2025 Routine · 4 priority foundation, 7 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, and reheating. PIC was unable to identify the issues with ambient cooler temperatures of 50*F, and could not explain the parameters of reheating on a steam table. They were unaware of the importance of hot holding the soup and meatballs because it will just "get microwaved when it's ordered."
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - CROSS CONTAMINATION, BHC, HANDWASHING, CLEAN FACILITIES
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between foodborne illness and handwashing.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (8)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink at the prep line is not in working order and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink at prep line handwash.
Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.11
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Lack of knowledge surrounding proper food storage temperatures and handwashing is highlighting lack of managerial control. The Certified Food Protection Manager must be someone who works in the establishment consistently. They should able to provide leadership and share the knowledge of this food safety course.
Correction: Provide an additional approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 60 days. This personal
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST
Single service items are stored below the handsink in the back prep area subjecting these items to splash from the handsink.
Correction: Store food and single service items in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Prep cooler is unable to maintain ambient temperatures of 41* or lower and was observed to be holding an ambient temperature of 50 and 49*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
Non-food contact surfaces of interior rim of the prep coolers are soiled with accumulations of 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
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
1. Chips in tiles and missing grout observed on the floor outside of the walk-in freezer. 2. Gap observed in the baseboard on the right side of the east door. Fill in gaps and cracks in these areas to make them smooth and easily cleanable.
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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Evidence of rodent excrement in sticky traps.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
PUBLIC RESTROOMS - GOOD REPAIR AND SUPPLIED WITH TOILET TISSUE
Women's public restroom not supplied with toilet paper.
Correction: Provide toilet tissue and maintain toilet in a clean condition. Action Taken: Toilet paper provided.
Code 8-201.16
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 3, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Mar 1, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · 4 core, 4 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
The certified food manager certificate posted in the facility is expired.
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment. Action Taken: Certified food manager certificate posted in the restaurant during inspection.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on the floor.
Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination. Action Taken: Sanitizer bucket was moved from floor during inspection. Education given to staff and owner regarding the appropriate places to store sanitizer buckets.
Code 3-304.14 (E)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
3/1/24- Non-food contact surfaces of interior rim on top of prep coolers have an accumulation of food debris. Plastic basket holding knives at sandwich station has an accumulation of food debris. Plastic basket holding clean knives at warewash station is dirty. 1/24/24 - Non-food contact surfaces of interior rim on top of prep coolers have an accumulation of 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
Repeat
GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES
The area surrounding the dumpsters is littered with food garbage.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.
Code 5-501.115
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jan 24, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 4 core, 6 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
1/24/2024 - The quat sanitizer at the sink is not automatically dispensing the sanitizer properly. Quat concentration in sanitizer bucket is less than 150 PPM. 1/4/2024 -The quat sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 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: Sanitizer solution in 4 compartment sink was corrected to 150 ppm.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED
Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at service sink.
Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.
Code 5-203.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
The certified food manager certificate posted in the facility is expired.
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on the floor.
Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination. Action Taken: Sanitizer bucket was moved from floor during inspection. Education given to staff and owner regarding the appropriate places to store sanitizer buckets.
Code 3-304.14 (E)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of interior rim on top of prep coolers have an accumulation of 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
Repeat
GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES
The area surrounding the dumpsters is littered with food garbage.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.
Code 5-501.115
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jan 4, 2024 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 3, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 7 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The quat sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 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: Sanitizer solution in 4 compartment sink was corrected to 150 ppm.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED
Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at service sink.
Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.
Code 5-203.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - SANITIZING SOLUTIONS
Wiping cloth solution is dirty.
Correction: Maintain wiping cloth sanitizer solution clean and free from visible debris.
Code 3-304.14 (D)
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on the floor.
Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination.
Code 3-304.14 (E)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of interior rim on top of prep coolers have an accumulation of 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
GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES
The area surrounding the dumpsters is littered with food garbage.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.
Code 5-501.115
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Evidence of mice throughout facility including under cabinets in front service area, on boxes of gloves, on boxes of food and single use products, on clean dishes, under soda cabinet, and throughout storage areas.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all areas that contain mouse droppings. Discard food and single use items that are not able to be sanitized.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS
Under cabinets in service area contains unnecessary items which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents.
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from this area to minimize harborage for pests.
Code 6-501.111 (D)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jan 3, 2024 Re-inspection · 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.