Dennys
5501 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 25, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core
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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)
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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
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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
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Apr 2, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core
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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)
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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
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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)
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 5, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 18, 2024 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
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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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Aug 10, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core
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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)
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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
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.