Yellow Ginger
2400 RAPIDS DR, Racine, WI 53404 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- City of Racine Public Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QWG97
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 637-6886
- Official record
- City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 10, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS
2/1/2026 Paper menus were used to line containers storing egg rolls and cooked chicken. 1/21/2026 -1. Cooked chicken pieces were observed stored in cardboard boxes that raw chicken had been shipped in. 2. Paper menus were used to line containers storing egg rolls and cooked chicken.
Correction: Food contact surfaces of equipment, utensils and linens shall be cleaned and sanitized before use with food. Single-use and single-service shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Discard potentially contaminated food items. Action Taken: Cooked chicken pieces were removed from cardboard boxes during inspection and will be cooked to 165 degrees F before serving. Education provided on using app
Code 3-304.11
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jan 21, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT WITH EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND SINGLE-USE ITEMS
1. Cooked chicken pieces were observed stored in cardboard boxes that raw chicken had been shipped in. 2. Paper menus were used to line containers storing egg rolls and cooked chicken.
Correction: Food contact surfaces of equipment, utensils and linens shall be cleaned and sanitized before use with food. Single-use and single-service shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. Discard potentially contaminated food items. Action Taken: Cooked chicken pieces were removed from cardboard boxes during inspection and will be cooked to 165 degrees F before serving. Education provided on using app
Code 3-304.11
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Garlic and oil mixture was observed stored cold held at room temperature on the cookline at 44°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Garlic and oil mixture was moved to the prep cooler during inspection. Education provided on the importance of keeping garlic and oil under refrigeration.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED
Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at mop sink.
Correction: Provide air gap or backflow prevention device. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.
Code 5-203.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods were observed for cooked chicken pieces placed in deep boxes on the counter.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Action Taken: Cooked chicken pieces were laid out on sheet pans and taken to the walk-in cooler where they were left uncovered for the remainder of the cooling process.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
Working containers of blue/green cleaner was not labeled with common name of product.
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.
Code 7-102.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
1. Single-use cup without a handle was used to scoop cooked white rice from the warmer. 2. Scoop for uncooked rice was stored on top of the container, which was not a clean surface.
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
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Not serious
Core
USING DRESSING ROOMS AND LOCKERS
Employee clothing and belongings are being stored in the kitchen area.
Correction: Provide lockers for employees and instruct employees to use lockers for storage of their personal clothing and possessions.
Code 6-501.110
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Sep 10, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for egg rools in the Berg cooler. Egg rolls were stacked high, close together, and in a plastic container.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Utilize thin cooking sheets and the walk-in cooler to better facilitate cooling.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
1) a handle-less bowl was used as a scoop in the bulk flour container. 2) A knife was stored in between the prep cooler and a prep table.
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: 1) The bowl was removed during inspection. 2) The knife was sent to warewashing during inspection.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
Non-food contact surfaces of the shelves of the walk-in cooler are soiled with 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.