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Dennys

5501 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

14cited violations
3serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID
HSAT-7QWRBG
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 637-9170
Official record
Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026262
2025141
2024110
2023130

Inspections

  1. Sep 25, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      RESPONSIBILITY OF FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO REPORT

      Food employee were not aware of the signs, symptoms, diagnosis they are required to the person in charge.

      Correction: Train employees on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne disease. Inform employees that this information shall be reported to the person in charge. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.

      Code 2-201.11 (E)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      There are missing and cracked tiles in the mop sink area and grout is deteriorating in the warewash area.

      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

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING SIGNAGE

      No handwashing signage provided in remodeled bathrooms.

      Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Provided signs during inspection.

      Code 6-301.14

  2. Apr 2, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Juice dispenser on the frontline is colding at 47°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Juice concentrate was removed and discarded. Have equipment serviced and notify me once operational.

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

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Handles were found in the food in multiple containers.

      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. Spoons were removed during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

      The new hand sink on the cookline is not hands free.

      Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

      Code 5-202.12 (C)

  3. Sep 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Juice concentrate in the dispensing machine was found held at 54°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Product was removed from unit and discarded. Have equipment serviced and notify me once operational..

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      QUAT test strips were expired as of April of 2025.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Scoops were found with the handles in the food.

      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. All scoops were removed during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The corner stripping next to the ice machine is cracked and broken.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

  4. Sep 18, 2024 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      Several of the floor tiles on the cookline are beginning to crack and the grout is deteriorating.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

  5. Aug 10, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The interior ice machine walls are soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The ceiling tiles in the cookline area are beginning to crack and the grout is deteriorating.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

      A plastic sheet was observed hanging from the cookline ceiling to the edge of the vent hood. The general manager stated this is due to leaking from the roof when it rains.

      Correction: Develop a temporary solution immediately until the roof can properly be repaired or replaced.

      Code 6-501.11

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.