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Dairy Queen #11475

3918 DURAND AVE, Racine, WI 53405 · Racine County

83cited violations
2serious tier
9inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Moderate)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
LWIR-CPHUDK
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 583-0226
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262161
2025150
20245521
20231100

Inspections

  1. Sep 14, 2026 Re-inspection · 3 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Base coving in the employee restroom observed to be coming away from wall.

      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 Repeat

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Equipment that is no longer in service observed throughout facility.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. Walls at the front of establishment are soiled with food drippage. 2. Area behind equipment at front of establishmet is soiled with garbage, food debris, and drippage.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  2. Aug 24, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 9 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Flying insect observed in fruity pebble base in ice cream prep freezer.

      Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items. Action Taken: Fruity pebble base with flying insect was discarded during inspection.

      Code 3-101.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Hot dogs that were in an open container were not date marked.

      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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink at front of establishment.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Action Taken: Soap was provided at food employee handwashing sink at front of establishment during inspection,

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink at front and back of establishments 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 all employee handwashing sinks during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Foods througout establishment were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Bucket without handle stored in ice maker.

      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: Bucket was removed from ice and ice maker cleaning cycle began during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Base coving in the employee restroom observed to be coming away from wall.

      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 Corrected on site

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SCREENING

      Door located in back of establishment is open and not provided with a screen.

      Correction: Provide screens or other effective means or close openings to the outside. Doors and windows kept open to provide ventilation shall be provided with screens, air curtains or other effective means to prevent entrance of rodents and pests. Action Taken: Door was closed in back of establishment during inspection.

      Code 6-202.15 (D)

    • Not serious Core

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided at all employee handwashing sinks.

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

      Code 6-301.14

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Flying insects observed throughout establishment.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS

      Leaf blower stored on chest freezer in the back of facility.

      Correction: Remove maintenance tools from areas that can conatminate food, equipment, linens, single-use or single service articles.

      Code 6-501.113

    • Not serious Core

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Equipment that is no longer in service observed throughout facility.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      1. Walls at the front of establishment are soiled with food drippage. 2. Area behind equipment at front of establishmet is soiled with garbage, food debris, and drippage.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  3. Aug 22, 2025 Routine · 5 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      All food items in the True 1 door prep cooler were observed to be uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      1. Handle of in-use sprinkle scoop observed to be touching the sprinkles. 2. Knives observed to be improperly stored between wall and enclosed electrical wires near the prep counter.

      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.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - CUTTING SURFACES

      Cuttingboards on both the True 1 door prep cooler and Beverage Air 1 door prep cooler observed to excessivly scratched and scored.

      Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.

      Code 4-501.12

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY UNDER REFRIGERATION

      Soft serve machines are not following the cleaning frequency based on refrigerated storage temperatures.

      Correction: Follow cleaning schedule as required in 4-602.11 (D) (2) or clean in-use utensils every 4 hours.

      Code 4-602.11 (D) (2)

    • Not serious Core

      DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

      Employee phone observed on prep counter.

      Correction: Relocate employee storage lockers to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.

      Code 6-403.11 (B)

  4. Nov 18, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · 3 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of interior of microwave are soiled.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      1. 11/18/24- Handwash in front observed to be repaired, however, handwash in bathroom is still leaking. 10/23/24- The handwash faucet up front and in the restroom has a leaking faucet and is not maintained in good repair. 2. 11/18/24- Grate over floor drain remains broken. 10/23/24- Grate over floor drain is broken.

      Correction: 1. Fix leaking hand wash faucet in bathroom. 2. Replace grate over the floor drain.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      10/23/24 Evidence of other flying insects was present in facility. 9/4/24 Evidence of fruit flies throughout facility.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Provide effective pest control.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  5. Oct 23, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 10 core, 11 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at 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 hand wash sink during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Foods throughout facility were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Prep coolers and soft serve machine coolers 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 Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Frigidaire large chest freezer has a top that is coming apart and the seal is broken.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      Carbon dioxide tank is not stored secured to the wall and is not being used according to manufacturer's directions.

      Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Secure carbon dioxide tank to the wall.

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of interior of microwave.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      1. The handwash faucet up front and in the restroom has a leaking faucet and is not maintained in good repair. 2. Grate over floor drain is broken.

      Correction: 1. Fix leaking hand wash faucets. 2. Replace grate over the floor drain.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

      Unisex bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

      Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

      Code 5-501.17

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of fruit flies throughout facility.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Provide effective pest control.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      DRYING MOPS

      Mops stored in mop bucket to dry.

      Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

      Code 6-501.16

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

      Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

      Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

      Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

  6. Oct 23, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 10 core, 11 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at 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 hand wash sink during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Foods throughout facility were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Prep coolers and soft serve machine coolers 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 Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Frigidaire large chest freezer has a top that is coming apart and the seal is broken.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      Carbon dioxide tank is not stored secured to the wall and is not being used according to manufacturer's directions.

      Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Secure carbon dioxide tank to the wall.

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of interior of microwave are soiled.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      1. The handwash faucet up front and in the restroom has a leaking faucet and is not maintained in good repair. 2. Grate over floor drain is broken.

      Correction: 1. Fix leaking hand wash faucets. 2. Replace grate over the floor drain.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

      Unisex bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

      Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

      Code 5-501.17

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      10/23/24 Evidence of other flying insects was present in facility. 9/4/24 Evidence of fruit flies throughout facility.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Provide effective pest control.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      DRYING MOPS

      Mops stored in mop bucket to dry.

      Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

      Code 6-501.16

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

      Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

      Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

      Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

  7. Oct 23, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 10 core, 11 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at 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 hand wash sink during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Foods throughout facility were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Prep coolers and soft serve machine coolers 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 Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Frigidaire large chest freezer has a top that is coming apart and the seal is broken.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      Carbon dioxide tank is not stored secured to the wall and is not being used according to manufacturer's directions.

      Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Secure carbon dioxide tank to the wall.

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of interior of microwave are soiled.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      1. The handwash faucet up front and in the restroom has a leaking faucet and is not maintained in good repair. 2. Grate over floor drain is broken.

      Correction: 1. Fix leaking hand wash faucets. 2. Replace grate over the floor drain.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

      Unisex bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

      Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

      Code 5-501.17

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      10/23/24 Evidence of other flying insects was present in facility. 9/4/24 Evidence of fruit flies throughout facility.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Provide effective pest control.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      DRYING MOPS

      Mops stored in mop bucket to dry.

      Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

      Code 6-501.16

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

      Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

      Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

      Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

  8. Sep 4, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 13 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Ice milk stored in the soft serve machine (right) is cold held at 46°F. Buttercream frosting and other TCS in the back freezer (near bathroom) were cold held at 73°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: TCS foods that were not maintained at 41°F or less were discarded during inspection.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      1. Ice machine has an accumulation of slimey substance. 2. Piercing blade of can opener has an accumulation of food debris.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at 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 hand wash sink during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

      Employee noted wearing bracelets 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. Action Taken: Employee removed bracelets from wrist during inspection.

      Code 2-303.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Foods throughout facility were observed to be unwrapped or uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Frosting spatula was stored improperly in between wall and enclosed electrical wires.

      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: Utensil was removed from between wall and enclosed electrical wires.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

      Prep coolers and soft serve machine coolers 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

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      Frigidaire large chest freezer has a top that is coming apart and the seal is broken.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      Carbon dioxide tank is not stored secured to the wall and is not being used according to manufacturer's directions.

      Correction: Equipment shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Secure carbon dioxide tank to the wall.

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Non-food contact surfaces of interior of microwave.

      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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      1. The handwash faucet up front and in the restroom has a leaking faucet and is not maintained in good repair. 2. Grate over floor drain is broken.

      Correction: 1. Fix leaking hand wash faucets. 2. Replace grate over the floor drain.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      GARBAGE/REFUSE - COVERING RECEPTACLES

      Waste receptacles located in dumpster are not covered.

      Correction: Waste receptacles or waste receptacle units shall be covered or have tight fitting doors.

      Code 5-501.113

    • Not serious Core

      TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

      Unisex bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

      Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

      Code 5-501.17

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of fruit flies throughout facility.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment. Provide effective pest control.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      DRYING MOPS

      Mops stored in mop bucket to dry.

      Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

      Code 6-501.16

    • Not serious Core

      OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

      Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.

      Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

      Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

  9. Jul 21, 2023 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 7 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THAWING

      Containers of frozen strawberries are being improperly thawed by sitting in sanitizing compartment of the 4 compartment sink!

      Correction: Thaw strawberries under refrigeration that maintains the FOOD temperature at 5°C (41°F) or less;, Completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 21°C (70°F) or below, With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of READY−TO−EAT FOOD to rise above 5°C (41°F).

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

      Cans of pineapple, sauces and other food items from a food processing plant were not date marked once the container was opened.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at 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: Food employee provided paper towel at handwashing sink.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core

      EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO

      Employee was observed storing personal food items on prep table in back warewashing area.

      Correction: Provide employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use.

      Code 2-401.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

      Cans of fruits, sauces, dilly bars and other food items were observed to be uncovered in prep coolers.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Scoops for crunch and sprinkles was improperly stored with

      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.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY - SOIL ACCUMULATIONS

      Scoops, hotel pans, and other equipment in ice cream area are not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil residue.

      Correction: Clean equipment at a frequency to preclude soil accumulation or clean equipment every 4 hours.

      Code 4-602.11 (D) (5)

    • Not serious Core

      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

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      A) Toilet in employee bathroom is leaking clear water from basin of toiled and is not maintained in good repair. B) Handsink in front cashier area is leaking and is not maintained in good repair.

      Correction: A) Repair or replace toilet in employee bathroom to good repair. The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. B) Repair or replace plumbing to handsink in front cashier area to good repair. The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Multiple items that are unnecessary such as old equipment and computers are stored in back room.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

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.