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Los Compadres

725 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Burlington, WI 53105 · Racine County

27cited violations
4serious tier
5inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID
HSAT-7QWQKY
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 763-6018
Official record
Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026151
2025290
2024161
2023172

Inspections

  1. Mar 23, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      The chlorine sanitizer in the dish machine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. The sanitizer was refilled during inspection.

      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

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying. The paper towel was refilled 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 – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment. Owner is scheduled for class on 3/25/26.

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

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      A box of beef is stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a hole or gap in the bottom corner of the door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

  2. Oct 28, 2025 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink is filled with buckets and is unavailable for proper handwashing. The buckets were removed during inspection.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

      Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink. The soap was refilled during inspection.

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

      Code 6-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Working containers of multi-purpose cleaner not labeled with common name of product. The spray bottle was labeled during inspection.

      Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

      Drinking cup without cover was observed on top of food prep cooler table. The cup was move during inspection.

      Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

      Code 2-401.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Boxes of single-use articles are being stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

      Correction: Store single-service or single-use articles, clean equipment and utensils and laundered linens in areas that are not subject to contamination.

      Code 4-903.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      There are broken tiles under the dish machine and in various areas throughout the kitchen.

      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

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

      There is a large hole in the screen on the exterior side door which could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

  3. Apr 2, 2025 Routine · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      There are broken tiles under the dish machine and various areas around the kitchen.

      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 Repeat

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      There are muliple item not necessary to the restaurant in the back storage room.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

  4. Mar 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 5 core, 3 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

      Chicken in walk in at 43F made the day prior has not cooled within 6 hours. Chicken was 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)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Tea is stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Tea was placed off floor during inspection.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      There are missing tiles under the warewashing machine.

      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 Repeat

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Floor and wall juncture in back room is not coved.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Items not used for the restaurant are located in back room.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

      Vent above the grill has grease droplets.

      Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

      Code 6-501.14

  5. Sep 21, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 5 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      COOLING - COOLING FROM AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

      Green salsa prepared at ambient temperature was observed at 52F after 3.5 hours. Green salsa was placed in freezer and chilled to 30F at 4 hours.

      Correction: Food from ambient temperautre should shall be cooled to 41°F within 4 hours.

      Code 3-501.14 (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      TCS foods in walk in cooler is cold held at 43-44°F. Cooler technicians came during inspection to fix cooler.

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

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

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

      Uncovered food in walk in cooler.

      Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Missing and cracked tiles on floor under warewashing.

      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 Repeat

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      Floor and wall juncture in bar room is not coved.

      Correction: Provide base coving.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

      Evidence of flies in kitchen area.

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

      Code 6-501.111 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

      Remove item that are not necessary to the food establishment.

      Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

      Code 6-501.114

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.