Festival Foods
5740 WASHINGTON AVE, Mt Pleasant, WI 53406 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Complex)
- Inspected by
- Central Racine County Health Department
- License / ID
- PSVN-9LZJMC
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jul 23, 2026 Routine · 2 priority
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
EGGS - CONDITION
Eggs found on retail shelf beyond the expiration date.
Correction: Expired eggs were removed from retail shelf.
Code 3-202.13
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
TCS foods were found above 41°F in a sales bunker. Pork tenderloins, diced ham and sliced turkey found 40 (back area) to 46 (front area)
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were moved or discarded during inspection. Have cooler serviced and notify dept once operational.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Mar 20, 2026 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Feb 27, 2026 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 2 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MECHANICAL WAREWASHING HOT WATER EXPOSURE TIME
Sanitization rinse in the Deli high-temperature dishmachine does not register a minimum 71°C (160°F) on the irreversible temperature indicator.
Correction: Adjust exposure time to hot water sanitization rinse so utensils reach a minimum surface temperature of 160°F. Discontinue use until serviced and repaired. Notify dept once operational.
Code 4-703.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
The veggie wash in the produce cut room is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions (found at 100PPM).
Correction: Adjust the dispenser to provide correct concentration 30-60PPM. Dilute concentration to correct range until serviced.
Code 7-202.12 (A)
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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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
There is an accumulation of dust on the ceiling of the bakery.
Correction: Clean ducts and ceiling. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Jan 21, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core
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Serious
Priority
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MECHANICAL WAREWASHING HOT WATER EXPOSURE TIME
Sanitization rinse in the Deli high-temperature dishmachine does not register a minimum 71°C (160°F) on the irreversible temperature indicator.
Correction: Adjust exposure time to hot water sanitization rinse so utensils reach a minimum surface temperature of 160°F. Discontinue use until serviced and repaired. Notify dept once operational.
Code 4-703.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION
two instances where toxic items were stored next to or above food or SS items. 1. Toxic spray bottles stored next to SS items and 2. Laundry soap was stored on shelf above beverages.
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Toxics were moved during inspection.
Code 7-201.11 (A)
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
The veggie wash in the produce cut room is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions (found at 100PPM).
Correction: Adjust the dispenser to provide correct concentration 30-60PPM. Dilute concentration to correct range until serviced.
Code 7-202.12 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PIC
Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the responsibility of the person in charge when food employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness.
Correction: Obtain training on responsibility of the person in charge when employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness. Provided employee illness factsheet and education during inspection.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY
Thermometers in the deli used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 5-10°F.
Correction: Thermometers were calibrated during inspection. Verify calibration more frequently. Provided calibration fact sheet during inspection.
Code 4-203.11
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Not serious
Core
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)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
There is an accumulation of dust on the ceiling of the bakery.
Correction: Clean ducts and ceiling. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
Code 6-501.14
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 15, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
London broil roast beef in the deli display case has exceeded its date mark of 1/12. The roast beef was discarded during inspection.
Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
Code 3-501.18 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GRINDING RECORDS - RECORD DETAILS
Grinding records for raw ground beef are incomplete. The establishment is not keeping records of when the grinding equipment and other related food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized.
Correction: Retail food establishments that grind beef for sale shall maintain raw beef grinding records. Adjust information recorded to include all information required under 3-203.13 (B).
Code 3-203.13 (B)
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Not serious
Core
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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Feb 8, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE
A bottle of sanitizer in the bakery is stored on a food prep table and next to bakery equipment. The sanitizer was moved during inspection.
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.
Code 7-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THAWING
Beef in the meat department is being improperly thawed at room temperature. The beef was moved to the food prep sink under running cold water during inspection.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Clean baking sheets in the deli are being stored or stacked without being air-dried. The sheets were separated during inspection.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
Source: Central Racine County 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.