Gus's Gyro
2100 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-CLWQXR
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 412-8079
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
Inspections
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Aug 10, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be used to store sanitizer bucket and wiping cloths 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: Sanitizer bucket and wiping cloths were removed from handwashing sink during inspection.
Code 5-205.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Sep 3, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Cartoons of eggs stored over tubs of tzatziki sauce in walk-in cooler.
Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: Cartoons of eggs were moved below the tzatziki sauce.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS - INITIAL HEATING
Partially cooked gyro cone observed in a plastic bag in walk-in cooler. The Gyro cone was not cooked in a continous cooking process.
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: Gyro cone was discarded during inspection.
Code 3-401.14 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
The chlorine concentration in the sanitizer bucket is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at <50 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 chlorine concentration in the sanitizer bucket was adjusted to 50 PPM.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY
Thermometer used in food establishmentis - 5°F is not accurate.
Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.
Code 4-203.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Multiple boxes of food observed in floor of walk-in cooler and walk-freezer.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. Action Taken: Boxes of food were removed off the ground in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
1. Hood above fryer observed to have an accumulation of grease. 2. Front and sides of fryer and grill observed to have a build up of grease. 3. Soiled cardboard observed on shelves under prep table area.
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. Peeling of dry wall observed over and adjacent to prep table. 2. Floor throughout the kitchen observed to be worn and is no longer easily smooth and easily cleanable. 3. Dry wall next to electrical panel in the back food storage area observed to be peeling. 4. Void space observed above the prep sink 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
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 21, 2024 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Sep 24, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Tzatziki sauce and coleslaw observed at 46-48°F in beer keg cooler.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Tzatziki sauce and coleslaw that were observed at a teperature above 41*F were discarded.
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 chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at <50 PPM in sanitizer bucket.
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: Chlorine sanitizer was corrected to a concentration of 50 PPM in sanitizer bucket.
Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink observed with wet rag and scouring pad in it.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink accessible and empty for proper handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in kitchen.
Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Soap provided at handwashing sink in kitchen during inspection.
Code 6-301.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
1. Shelf under soda machine in restaurant lobby is water damaged and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 2. Water damaged ceiling and wall in back storage observed in back storage area.
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
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at restroom handwashing sinks.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Oct 18, 2023 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Aug 1, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Cut potatoes observed to be cold held at 62°F out on the counter.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
Bleach in a sanitizer bucket is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions and was observed at 200 ppm.
Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.
Code 7-202.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
Handwashing sink being used to store dirty dishes and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink accessible at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Dishes were removed from hand wash sink.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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Not serious
Core
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED - FROZEN FOOD
Gyro cones observed to be stored in the refrigerator, not stored and maintained frozen, per packaging instructions.
Correction: Adjust procedures so that food that is frozen in a freezer is maintained frozen while being stored.
Code 3-501.11
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Not serious
Core
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Employee observed towel drying equipmen and wet dishes being stacked.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage provided at handwashing sinks in kitchen and bathrooms.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
DESIGNATION - DRESSING AREA AND LOCKERS
Employees clothing items were observed hanging in kitchen on rack with equipment and food.
Correction: Provide a dressing area or dressing room and lockers for the storage of employee clothing.
Code 6-305.11
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Serious
Priority
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.