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Bj Wentker's Historic Fine Dining

230 MILWAUKEE AVE, Burlington, WI 53105 · Racine County

48cited violations
14serious tier
8inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID
WKRR-B6HQAX
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 210-1665
Official record
Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026131
20253153
20243219
2023191

Inspections

  1. Jul 7, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The bar machine chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. The sanitizer container was replaced during inspection and dispensing 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.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

      Vacuum-sealed Ahi Tuna is not being opened when thawed under refrigeration. The tuna was discarded during inspection.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

      Code 3-501.13 (E)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of mouse droppings on the top shelf in the basement dry storage area.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  2. Nov 18, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The interior walls of the ice machine are visibly soiled with a white and black residue.

      Correction: 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 Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of mouse droppings in the basement dry storage area.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  3. Apr 16, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Asterisks is missing next to menu items offered under cooked.

      Correction: Provide a reminder statement describing the hazards of eating raw or undercooked animal products.

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • 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 Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The microwaved is soiled and is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of mice in basement dry storage. Per conversation with manager, they are setting traps to control mice.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain droppings on shelves in establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  4. Apr 9, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

      Raw chicken container was stored in container with raw beef in True 2 door prep cooler. Chicken was removed during inspection.

      Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      TCS food in Artic Air prep cooler is cold held at 52-55°F. TCS food was discarded during inspeciton.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Contact Lindsey when cooler is operational.

      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 bleach at the bar and kitchen dish machine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 10 PPM. Establishment will use a sanitizer station with bleach at 50-100PPM to do the final sanitation step during open hours.

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Contact Lindsey when machines are operational.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

      Tuna was found fully thawed in ROP. Tuna was cut open during inspection.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

      Code 3-501.13 (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY - REMINDER STATEMENT

      Asterisks is missing next to menu items offered under cooked.

      Correction: Provide a reminder statement describing the hazards of eating raw or undercooked animal products.

      Code 3-603.11 (C)

    • 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

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The microwaved is soiled and is not cleaned on a frequent basis.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of mice in basement dry storage. Per conversation with manager, they are setting traps to control mice.

      Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain droppings on shelves in establishment.

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

  5. Nov 12, 2024 Follow Up · 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 4 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food basement employee handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at kitchen and basment employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.12

    • 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 Repeat

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The kitchen dishmachine is not maintained in good repair. Water is pooling during the dishmachine cycle under the dishmachine.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

  6. Oct 29, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Tomatos with mold were found in the walk in cooler. Tomatos were discarded during inspection.

      Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.

      Code 3-101.11

    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Tarter sauce has exceeded its date mark. Sauce 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)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      On two occasions the sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label. 1) The keystone sanitizer in the bar dishmachine is at 0 PPM. 2) The bleach in the kitchen dish machine is at 0. Restaurant is choosing to stay closed today. Restaurant can open and use the 3 compartment sink in the basement.

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Contact Lindsey when dish machines are operational.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food basement employee handwashing sink.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at kitchen and basment employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.12

    • 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

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The kitchen dishmachine is not maintained in good repair. Water is pooling during the dishmachine cycle under the dishmachine.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

  7. Apr 10, 2024 Routine · 6 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      SAFE UNADULTERATED AND HONESTLY PRESENTED

      Milk was found curdled and cabbage was found rotten. Both were discarded during inspection.

      Correction: Discard unsafe, adulterated or not honestly presented food items.

      Code 3-101.11

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw fish was stored over dips and soup in true 2 door prep cooler. Dips and soup were discarded during inspection.

      Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

      Pork and chicken are stored in same container in true 2 door prep cooler. Items were seperated during inspection.

      Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      Two soups in true 2 door prep cooler from the previous night has not cooled within 6 hours. Soup #1 was at 43F, Soup #2 was at 55F. Both were discarded during inspection.

      Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period.

      Code 3-501.14 (A)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Dips in true 2 door prep cooler has exceeded its date mark or is not provided with a date mark. Items were 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)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      Chemicals were stored on top of the chest freezer in the basement. Chemicals were removed 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)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

      Thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 2°F.

      Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.

      Code 4-203.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available bar and basement employee handwashing sink for hand drying. Paper towel was provided at both locations during inspection.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.12

    • 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)

    • 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. Oct 24, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Sour cream in Artic air 2 door prep cooler is cold held at 44°F. Sour cream was moved to other cooler during inspection.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE - BARE HAND CONTACT

      The Person in Charge (PIC) was not knowlegable on when employees should be wearing gloves. Discussion was had with the PIC and handout was provided during inspection.

      Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that employees are not handling ready-to-eat foods with their bare hands and that single-use gloves or other utensils are employed.

      Code 2-103.11 (M)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

      Salmon and tuna was fully thawed in ROP. Salmon and tuna was discarded during inspection.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

      Code 3-501.13 (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES - PROVIDED

      No thermometer is present for monitoring temperatures in foods.

      Correction: Provide a thermometer that is easily accessible and capable of taking temperatures in food.

      Code 4-302.12 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      WASHING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

      Fruit and vegetables shall be washed in a colander. Coldander is available but not being used per discussion with manager and employee.

      Correction: Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in READY−TO−EAT form.

      Code 3-302.15 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

      The vent has an accumulation of dust and grease.

      Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.

      Code 4-204.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS

      Dicer is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. Dicer was removed during inspection.

      Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.

      Code 4-205.11

    • 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: 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.