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Ferraro's Pizza South

3700 MEACHEM RD, Racine, WI 53405 · Racine County

12cited violations
2serious tier
3inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
HSAT-7QWHFJ
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 554-7334
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026162
2025140
2024120

Inspections

  1. Apr 9, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 4 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      WHEN TO WASH

      Employee observed not washing hands after touching face and returning to cheese shredding.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

      Push cart holding blocks of cheese not sanitized before contact with food.

      Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food. Employees must use sanitizer for food contact surfaces rather than Windex.

      Code 4-702.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

      Employee noted wearing watch and bracelets 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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

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

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on prep counters.

      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

      Frozen pizzas observed to be stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

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

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      -Multiple areas of eroded floor tiles in the kitchen prep area -Drywall missing on the rear wall of the kitchen hallway -Ceiling tiles observed to be water damaged throughout the 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

  2. Mar 27, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD THERMOMETERS - CALIBRATION TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

      Food thermometer not calibrated properly.

      Correction: Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated to manufacturer's specifications.

      Code 4-502.11 (B)

    • 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

    • Not serious Core

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

      Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on pizza cutting counter .

      Correction: If cloths used for wiping counters and equipment is wet, it shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

      Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1. The floor by the walk-in cooler and the 4 compartment sink is deteriorated and no longer cleanable. 2. The base coving along the wall with the metal cabinets was observed to be deteriorated.

      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. Replace base coving.

      Code 6-101.11

  3. Feb 6, 2024 Routine · 2 core
    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Scoop was improperly stored inside the bulk flour bin with the handle in contact with the flour.

      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: The handle was removed during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Sections of the floor in the warewash room are beginning to deteriorate. There is water pooling in some spots below the 4-compartment sink.

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

      Code 6-201.11

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.