Bruno's Restaurant

730 CORNERSTONE CROSSING, Waterford, WI 53185 · Racine County

40cited violations

14serious tier

9inspections

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by: Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID: HSAT-7QWDUW
Status: Permitted
Phone: (262) 514-3663
Official record: Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	3	6	4
2025	2	14	5
2024	3	14	2
2023	1	6	3

Inspections

May 1, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Meat slicer is visibly soiled. Remove or clean machine.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
Apr 28, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 1 priority foundation
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  In walk in cooler, raw eggs was stored over vegetables. Eggs were moved to lower shelf 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
  TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
  
  Pizza sauce, ham, alfrado sauce in pizza prep cooler is cold held at 48-57°F. Items were discarded during inspection.
  
  Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Text picture of thermometer in food from cooler.
  
  Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The Quintet Chlorine Sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Dish machine line was unlcogged and primed during inspection. It was operating at 50 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)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  TOXIC SUBSTANCES - CONDITIONS OF USE - USED
  
  Bleach is not being used according to manufacturer’s use directions. Sanitizer bucket was at 200 PPM. Bucket was diluted to 100 PPM during inspection.
  
  Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of poisonous or toxic materials following manufacturer's directions for use.
  
  Code 7-202.12 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Meat slicer is visibly soiled. Remove or clean machine.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
Feb 10, 2026 Admin Follow Up · No items found

No violations cited.
Oct 2, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 2 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  Raw sausage was stored over pizza sauce in grill 3 door counter cooler. Sausage was moved 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
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Beef and tarter sauce has exceeded its date mark. Both were thrown away during the 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 Repeat Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The bleach is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Sanitizer bucket was remixed to 100 PPM 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
  WHERE TO WASH
  
  Employee was observed washing hands in warewashing sink. Employee was redirected to handsink during inspection.
  
  Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink. Handwashing is prohibited in food preparation, warewashing and mop sinks.
  
  Code 2-301.15
- 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 Corrected on site
  OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
  
  Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area. Can was removed during inspection.
  
  Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
  
  Code 2-401.11 (B)
- Not serious Core Corrected on site
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  To go bowl was improperly stored in bread crumbs. Bowl was removed during inspection.
  
  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.
  
  Code 3-304.12
- Not serious Core Repeat
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  Boxes walk in freezer is stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  
  Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
- Not serious Core
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  Missing tile was observed in 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
  MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
  
  Meat slicer that is not being used is stored dirty in food prep area.
  
  Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.
  
  Code 6-501.114
Mar 21, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority
  TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
  
  TCS Foods are cold holding in the Salad Prep Cooler at 53°F. Temperature Log shows the cooler was holding at 40F at 11:30.
  
  Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. TCS foods were moved or discarded during inspection. Notify dept once cooler is repaired and operational.
  
  Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
- Serious Priority
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.
  
  Correction: Discontinue use until repaired or adjusted warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Notify inspector once repaired.
  
  Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  THAWING
  
  Fish was improperly thawed by sitting in stagnant water in the prep sink.
  
  Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Water was turned on during thawing period.
  
  Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  Boxes of food stored on the floor in the WI Freezer and pizza boxes stored in the dry storage area floor.
  
  Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
Sep 20, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 3 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
  
  Tartar sauce and coleslaw were put in containers on ice for friday fish fry and held at 45°F.
  
  Correction: When using ice as a coolant, dont over stock the items in the ice bath and ensure the ice is filled to the rim of the containers. Corrected during inspection.
  
  Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  PACKAGE INTEGRITY
  
  There are damaged cans in the dry storage area.
  
  Correction: Discard any damaged cans with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated. Dented cans were discarded during inspection.
  
  Code 3-202.15
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site
  USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
  
  Handwashing sink observed to be used as a slop sink behind the bar during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
  
  Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Strainer was removed and sink was cleaned during inspection.
  
  Code 5-205.11 (B)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
  
  There is no 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
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  Multiple instances where food was found on the floor. Potatoes in drystorage, boxes in WI Freezer, containers of cheese in the Bar WI Cooler.
  
  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 is a tile cracked/missing in the area adjacent to the warewashing machine.
  
  Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Per Chuck, the materials are purchased but waiting to install when the high traffic area will be available.
  
  Code 6-101.11
Apr 2, 2024 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
- Not serious Core Repeat
  CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
  
  There is no 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
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  There are missing and cracked tiles infront of the warewashing area/ meat slicer.
  
  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
Mar 26, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The sanitizer was not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. (Bucket was found empty.)
  
  Correction: Bucket was exchanged and sanitizer primed. Dispensing at 100PPM.
  
  Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
  
  Majority of the TCS foods in the establishment was not date marked.
  
  Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Chef was working on datemarking items during inspection. Will return next week to verify datemarking.
  
  Code 3-501.17 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Can opener and meat slicer were found soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Can opener was washed during inspection.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
  
  Handwashing sink observed to be used to discard slop during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
  
  Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Strainer was removed and moved to the 4 compartment sink.
  
  Code 5-205.11 (B)
- Not serious Core
  CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
  
  There is no 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
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  There are missing and cracked tiles infront of the warewashing area/ meat slicer.
  
  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
Sep 12, 2023 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  WHEN TO WASH
  
  Employee observed not washing hands after handling raw beef roasts.
  
  Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Employee stopped and instructed to wash hands during inspection.
  
  Code 2-301.14
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  Raw beef and raw bacon was stored over a RTE food in the WI Cooler.
  
  Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Cooler was reorganized during inspection.
  
  Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Multiple foods was not provided with a date mark in all coolers.
  
  Correction: .Chef has gone through all coolers and datemarked items during inspection
  
  Code 3-501.18 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  THAWING
  
  Chicken was improperly being thawed by sitting stagnent in the sanitizer basin of 4 compartment sink.
  
  Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Chicken was moved to the food preperation sink and under running water.
  
  Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Can opener was found visibly soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Can opener was sent to the warewashing area.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
- Not serious Core
  SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
  
  Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor in the dining room, banquet area, and behind banquet bar.
  
  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

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.