Los Compadres
725 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Burlington, WI 53105 · Racine County
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
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Inspections
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Mar 23, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 28, 2025 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Apr 2, 2025 Routine · 2 core, 2 repeat
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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
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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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Mar 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 5 core, 3 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Sep 21, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 5 core, 1 repeat
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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Serious
Priority
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.