Travelodge Watersedge Hotel
3700 NORTHWESTERN AVE, Racine, WI 53405 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- SGUE-BX7KL9
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 635-2500
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 17 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 20, 2026 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Dec 30, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Oct 13, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Sep 8, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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May 14, 2025 Routine · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jan 24, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Dec 20, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
11/8/24: A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 9/5/24: A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 7/23/24: The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. It is noted that the plastic coverings of detectors has been removed. 6/4/24: No change in observation.The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 5/1/24: 1. The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. 2. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. A referral to Fire Department will be made.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Nov 8, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 core
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Not serious
Core
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
11/8/24: A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 9/5/24: A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 7/23/24: The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. It is noted that the plastic coverings of detectors has been removed. 6/4/24: No change in observation.The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 5/1/24: 1. The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. 2. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. A referral to Fire Department will be made.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
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Sep 5, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 core
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
9/5/24: Door frame between liquor storage and dry storage is missing and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 7/23/24: No change in observation from 6/4/24 inspection. 6/4/24: Observed some repainted surfaces in cooking area. Overall observations remain the same as observed on 5/1/24. 5/1/24: 1. Dry storage area is partially painted plywood at ceiling and walls. 2. Painted non-brick wall at partition from bar to cooking area is bubbling, peeling, and is not approved for a food preparation area. 3. Wooden shelving units by cooking equipment are wood. 4. Door frame between liquor storage and dry storage is missing and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 5. Parts or all of walls have no dry wall material, have peeling or missing paint, and a mildew like substance.
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
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
9/5/24: A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 7/23/24: The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. It is noted that the plastic coverings of detectors has been removed. 6/4/24: No change in observation.The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 5/1/24: 1. The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. 2. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. A referral to Fire Department will be made.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
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Jul 23, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · 4 core
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS
7/23/24: No change in observation. Dry storage area is not an approved storage area. Surfaces of floors, walls, ceiling can cause potential contamination due to unapproved materials and finishes used to construct the area. 6/4/24: No change in observation. Dry storage area is not an approved storage area. Surfaces of floors, walls, ceiling can cause potential contamination due to unapproved materials and finishes used to construct the area. 5/1/24: Dry storage area is not an approved storage area. Surfaces of floors, walls, ceiling can cause potential contamination due to unapproved materials and finishes used to construct the area.
Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination.
Code 3-305.12
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
7/23/24: No change in observation from 6/4/24 inspection. 6/4/24: Observed some repainted surfaces in cooking area. Overall observations remain the same as observed on 5/1/24. 5/1/24: 1. Dry storage area is partially painted plywood at ceiling and walls. 2. Painted non-brick wall at partition from bar to cooking area is bubbling, peeling, and is not approved for a food preparation area. 3. Wooden shelving units by cooking equipment are wood. 4. Door frame between liquor storage and dry storage is missing and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 5. Parts or all of walls have no dry wall material, have peeling or missing paint, and a mildew like substance.
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
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
7/23/24: The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. It is noted that the plastic coverings of detectors has been removed. 6/4/24: No change in observation.The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 5/1/24: 1. The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. 2. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. A referral to Fire Department will be made.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
7/23/24: No change in observation from 6/4/24 inspection. 6/4/24: No change in observation. Door adjacent to cooking equipment is heavily soiled with black grimy deposits. The floors in back area are heavily soiled and in need of cleaning and repair. 5/1/24:1. Door adjacent to cooking equipment is heavily soiled with black grimy deposits. 2. The floors in back area are heavily soiled and in need of cleaning and repair.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
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Jun 5, 2024 Re-inspection · 8 core
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS
6/4/24: No change in observation. Dry storage area is not an approved storage area. Surfaces of floors, walls, ceiling can cause potential contamination due to unapproved materials and finishes used to construct the area. 5/1/24: Dry storage area is not an approved storage area. Surfaces of floors, walls, ceiling can cause potential contamination due to unapproved materials and finishes used to construct the area.
Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination.
Code 3-305.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
6/4/24: No change in observation. Small black cooking unit with rollers is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. 5/1/24: Small black cooking unit with rollers is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Action Taken: Equipment was removed and placed into storage.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
6/4/24: No change in observation. Both pizza ovens are missing handles and are not maintained in good repair. 5/1/24: Both pizza ovens are missing handles and are not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Action Taken: Pizza ovens were removed and placed into storage.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
6/4/24: Observed some repainted surfaces in cooking area. Overall observations remain the same as observed on 5/1/24. 5/1/24: 1. Dry storage area is partially painted plywood at ceiling and walls. 2. Painted non-brick wall at partition from bar to cooking area is bubbling, peeling, and is not approved for a food preparation area. 3. Wooden shelving units by cooking equipment are wood. 4. Door frame between liquor storage and dry storage is missing and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 5. Parts or all of walls have no dry wall material, have peeling or missing paint, and a mildew like substance.
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
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
6/4/24: No change in observation.The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved. 5/1/24: 1. The smoke detectors and fire system in back storage area are disconnected and hanging or are covered in plastic. 2. A floor lamp is observed in back area for lighting and is not approved.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. A referral to Fire Department will be made.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
6/4/24: No change in observation. Large amount of non-food items which appear to be inoperable and/or dismantled. 5/1/24: Large amount of non-food items which appear to be inoperable and/or dismantled.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
Code 6-501.114
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
6/4/24: No change in observation. Door adjacent to cooking equipment is heavily soiled with black grimy deposits. The floors in back area are heavily soiled and in need of cleaning and repair. 5/1/24:1. Door adjacent to cooking equipment is heavily soiled with black grimy deposits. 2. The floors in back area are heavily soiled and in need of cleaning and repair.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code 6-501.12
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Not serious
Core
OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE
6/4/24: No change in observation. Retail food establishment is operating without the appropriate license from the department. Establishment is licensed prepackaged. This is limited to frozen pizzas only. Observed raw steak and breaded chicken in small white chest freezer. 5/1/24: Retail food establishment is operating without the appropriate license from the department. Establishment is licensed prepackaged. This is limited to frozen pizzas only. Observed raw steak and breaded chicken in small white chest freezer.
Correction: Submit an application and pay appropriate fees. Cease and desist current operation and obtain a prelicensing inspection before operating. An operating without a license fee will be assessed.
Code ATCP 75.06 (1)
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Not serious
Core
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Apr 5, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
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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: Napkins were provided during inspection.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Corrected on site
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.