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Auntie Anne's Pretzel

5816 DURAND AVE SPACE #476, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

36cited violations
9serious tier
11inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Racine Public Health Department
License / ID
RCAN-8ZZRGQ
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 598-0440
Official record
City of Racine Public Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026111
2025282
20245144
20233132

Inspections

  1. Aug 24, 2026 Routine · 1 priority
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The quat sanitizer concentration in the sanitizer bucket is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 100 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 bucket was remade during inspection. Concentration corrected to 200 ppm.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

  2. Nov 25, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 core
    • Not serious Core

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      11/25/25 - The light intensity by the 4 compartment sink in the back room observed to be less than 20 foot candles as it was 17 foot candles. 10/28/25 - The light intensity by the 4 compartment sink in the back room observed to be less than 20 foot candles as it was 17 foot candles.

      Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

      Code 6-303.11

  3. Oct 28, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING PROCEDURE

      Employee not following proper handwashing procedures. Employee observed washing hands without using hand soap.

      Correction: Train food employees in proper handwashing techniques. Action Taken: Employee was instructed to rewash hands using hand soap.

      Code 2-301.12 (B)

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Pepperoni pretzel in the hot holding unit observed to be hot held at 123°F

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - DATE MARKING METHODS

      Date marking method for opened hot dog in the the Avantco 2 door cooler is inadequate. Discard date observed to be 8 days after opening on containter instead of 7 days.

      Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with an approved method of date marking. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

      Code 3-501.17 (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      CONTROLLING PESTS - TRAPPING DEVICES

      Fruit fly traps observed on slushy machine and drink dispenser, leading to potential contamination.

      Correction: Eliminate pests or insects from food establishment. It is recommended that you work with a professional pest control company. Discard any potentially contaminated food or single-use items and clean and sanitize potentially affected equipment. Action Taken: Fruit fly traps were removed from the slushy machine and drink dispenser.

      Code 6-501.111 (C)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Door leading to back storage room observed to be open, leaving food items in back storage room unprotected from potential contamination.

      Correction: Keep door closed and locked to prevent the public from potentially contaminating food. Action Taken: Door was closed and locked during inspection.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity by the 4 compartment sink in the back room observed to be less than 20 foot candles as it was 17 foot candles.

      Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

      Code 6-303.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

      Employee phone observed to be charging on top of drink dispenser.

      Correction: Relocate employee personal items to prevent contamination of food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles. Action Taken: Employee phone was moved to the counter behind the drink dispenser.

      Code 6-403.11 (B)

  4. Dec 16, 2024 Routine · 2 core
    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Scoop stored in the cinnamon and sugar mix with the handle touching the food.

      Correction: Store the cinnamon and sugar scoop in the food item with handle extended.

      Code 3-304.12

    • 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)

  5. May 22, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 1 core
    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      5/22/2024 - Patchwork on floor in kitchen near freezer is not smooth. 5/15/2024 - 1. Ceiling tiles above prep sink and adjacent to ancillary system in kitchen are absorbent. 2. Wall is raw wood next to ancillary system in kitchen. 3. Raw wood shelf and shelf supports in kitchen. 4. Bare drywall in dry storage area in kitchen. 5. FRP behind 2 door freezer in kitchen has rough edge and exposed corner. 6. Floor beneath carpeting in kitchen area is missing tiles and grouting. 7. Bare wood door jam in employee bathroom. 8. Ceiling above kiosk is painted with a flat sheen paint.

      Correction: 5/22/2024- Smooth patchwork on floor near freezer in kitchen. 5/15/2024-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. 1. Change 3 ceiling tiles that are absorbent next to ancillary system and above hand sink, to vinyl clad gypsum ceiling tiles, or ot

      Code 6-101.11

  6. May 15, 2024 Pre-inspection · 3 core
    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      1. Ceiling tiles above prep sink and adjacent to ancillary system in kitchen are absorbent. 2. Wall is raw wood next to ancillary system in kitchen. 3. Raw wood shelf and shelf supports in kitchen. 4. Bare drywall in dry storage area in kitchen. 5. FRP behind 2 door freezer in kitchen has rough edge and exposed corner. 6. Floor beneath carpeting in kitchen area is missing tiles and grouting. 7. Bare wood door jam in employee bathroom. 8. Ceiling above kiosk is painted with a flat sheen paint.

      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. 1. Change 3 ceiling tiles that are absorbent next to ancillary system and above hand sink, to vinyl clad gypsum ceiling tiles, or other approved materials. 2. Cover raw wood with FRP or other approved mat

      Code 6-101.11

    • Not serious Core

      FLOOR CARPETING - RESTRICTIONS

      Carpeting is installed in kitchen area under freezer.

      Correction: Remove carpeting.

      Code 6-201.14 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      INTENSITY - LIGHTING

      The light intensity in the warewash area is less than 20 foot candles.

      Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

      Code 6-303.11

  7. May 1, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and cocktail wieners were cold held at room temperature and observed to be 70°F, 70°F, and 73°F respectively.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Discarded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and coktail weiners were discarded during inspection.

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

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

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

      The quat sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and 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: The sanitizer bucket was refilled, tested and had a quat concentration of 200 PPM.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Cocktail weiners, pepperoni and cheese in Avantco under counter cooler bear no date mark.

      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 Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      Carbon dioxide canisters were observed to be unsecured having no chains to prevent tipping.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

  8. Apr 9, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and cocktail wieners were cold held at room temperature and observed to be 70°F, 70°F, and 73°F respectively.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Discarded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and coktail weiners were discarded during inspection.

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

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The quat sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and 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: The sanitizer bucket was refilled, tested and had a quat concentration of 200 PPM.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Cocktail weiners, pepperoni and cheese in Avantco under counter cooler bear no date mark.

      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 Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS

      Carbon dioxide canisters were observed to be unsecured having no chains to prevent tipping.

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

      Code 4-501.11 (D)

  9. Sep 13, 2023 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  10. Aug 29, 2023 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

      Mop sink is not provided with an\r backflow preventor.

      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

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Concrete flloor by mop sink and ice machine is not sealed and is absorbent.

      Correction: Seal concrete floor 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

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Floor and wall juncture on wall behind mop sink, laundry and warewashing sinks is not coved.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • 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)

  11. Aug 8, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core, 5 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

      Mop sink is not provided with an\r backflow preventor.

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

      Pepperoni, cheese and other commercially processed foods from a food processing plant was 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

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      A quaternary current test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Action Taken: Provided food employee with quaternary test strips that were not expired.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Ice machine is visibly soiled with brown blackish residue.

      Correction: Clean ice machine to remove the brown blackish residue and maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

      There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

      Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

      Code 12-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice scoop was improperly stored with handle extending into ice.

      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

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Concrete flloor by mop sink and ice machine is not sealed and is absorbent.

      Correction: Seal concrete floor 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

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Floor and wall juncture on wall behind mop sink, laundry and warewashing sinks is not coved.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • 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)

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.