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Bridge Tender Tavern

303 DODGE ST, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County

41cited violations
4serious tier
9inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
LWIR-CPKTPJ
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 939-4079
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026262
2025190
20246262

Inspections

  1. Oct 1, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Tongs observed to be stored hanging from the oven handle.

      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: Tongs washed and moved to a clean dry surface during inspection. Action Taken: Tongs moved during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

  2. Sep 18, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core
    • Serious Priority

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Multiple food items in the prep cooler observed to be missing date marks.

      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)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The quat sanitizer concentration in the sanitizer bucket and dish machine chlorine concentration are not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and are both 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: Dishes to be manually sanitized, sanitizer buckets to be manually mixed. Sanitizer bucket (quat) corrected to 200ppm, Dish machine sanitizer (chlorine) corrected to 50ppm.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Tongs observed to be stored hanging from the oven handle.

      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: Tongs washed and moved to a clean dry surface during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Interior of prep coolers observed to be soiled with 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)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Flies observed in the kitchen during inspection.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  3. Oct 7, 2025 Routine · 4 priority foundation, 5 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      No test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration of Super San Quat in the basement 3 compartment sink.

      Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration. Action Taken: Test kit for testing quat concentrations were given to PIC during inspection.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Can opener observed to be visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink in kithcen observed to be used to fill water pitchers during inspection and was unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Water pitchers were removed from the handwashing sink.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTION - PRESENCE AND USE

      Dichlorvos Pesticide Strips (commonly known as Hot Shot No Pest Strips) observed hanging in various places behind the bar.

      Correction: Remove unapproved poisonous or toxic materials from premise. Action Taken: Hot Shot Pest Strips were discarded during inspection.

      Code 7-202.11

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Homestyle crock pot observed in the basement kitchen and is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor throughout the basement and in the closet behind the bar.

      Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination. Action Taken: All single-use/single service items were removed from the floor.

      Code 4-903.12

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The drain pipe on the handwashing in the bar observed to be leaking.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      The exterior door of the basement observed to have gap between the floor and the bottom of the door.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      DRYING MOPS

      Mop head observed to be drying in the sanitizer compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

      Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies. Action Taken: Mop head was removed from the sanitizer compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

      Code 6-501.16

  4. Dec 18, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  5. Dec 9, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core
    • Serious Priority

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Chopped lettuce, marinara sauce, and coleslaw in prep coolers 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)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The chlorine sanitizer for the warewashing machine is not being used according to EPA instructions and concentration 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 was refilled and concentration was corrected to 50 PPM.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink observed to be filled with empty sauce containers during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Sauce containers were removed from handwash.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at bar 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 provided during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Knife was improperly stored in the crack between prep tables.

      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 from the crack then washed/sanitized before the next use.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Cabinet-like coolers in bar area and basement, and two door Avantco freezer in basement are not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

      Code 4-204.112 (B)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS - EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING

      Open coffee cup located on prep table in the kitchen.

      Correction: Provide an area for employees to eat and drink that does not contaminate food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles. Action Taken: Employee moved their coffee cup to an area away from food prep and storage.

      Code 6-403.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS

      Maintenance tools such as a drill, and drill bits are improperly stored on the prep tables.

      Correction: Remove maintenance tools from areas that can conatminate food, equipment, linens, single-use or single service articles. Action Taken: Tools were removed from the kitchen.

      Code 6-501.113

  6. Jul 3, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  7. Jun 14, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      CO2 tank observed not to be secured to wall, and is not being used according to manufacturer's directions.

      Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Change procedures to follow manufacturer's use directions.

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Sevice sink (mop sink) area has an accumulation of dirt and 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)

  8. Jun 12, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink throughout the facility. .

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

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sinks for hand drying throughout the facility.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      CO2 tank observed not to be secured to wall, and is not being used according to manufacturer's directions.

      Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Change procedures to follow manufacturer's use directions.

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Sevice sink (mop sink) area has an accumulation of dirt and 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

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There are several holes in the wooden walls that leads directly to the exterior up the stair well from basement exit. There is also gaps under the basement exit door that could be an entrace for pests.

      Correction: Repair all holes and gaps so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented. Replace exterior door sweep.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sinks throughout facility, including the bathrooms.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

  9. May 29, 2024 Pre-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 8 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink throughout the facility. .

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

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sinks for hand drying throughout the facility.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      CO2 tank observed not to be secured to wall, and is not being used according to manufacturer's directions.

      Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Change procedures to follow manufacturer's use directions.

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Sevice sink (mop sink) area has an accumulation of dirt and 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

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1. Concrete counters in kitchen pass through, behind bar, and bathrooms are troweled concrete and are not smooth and easily cleanable. 2. There are void spaces and/or access points in walls and/or ceilings throughout the facility. 3. There is some missing grout between tiles in the upper kitchen. 4. There is no transition piece at top of the basement stairs which leaves a raw exposed edge.

      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 juncture in the following areas are not coved: 1. Under ventilation hood in the kitchen. 2. On counter side adjacent to swinging doors in the bar area. 3. On interior wall of walk in cooler, adjacent to door. 4. One piece of base cove missing in mens' bathroom.

      Correction: Provide base coving. Vinyl base cove cannot be used under ventilation hood.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

      Lights located over bar area preparation area cannot be determined if they aret shatter resistant or shielded.

      Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs. Provide documentation that light bulbs are shatter proof.

      Code 6-202.11

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There are several holes in the wooden walls that leads directly to the exterior up the stair well from basement exit. There is also gaps under the basement exit door that could be an entrace for pests.

      Correction: Repair all holes and gaps so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented. Replace exterior door sweep.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sinks throughout facility, including the bathrooms.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.

      Code 6-301.14

    • Not serious Core

      STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS

      Furnace utility room does not have a door and opens directly into basement prep kitchen.

      Correction: Provide door on furnace utility room to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use or single service articles.

      Code 6-501.113

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.