Suds N Grub
4507 DOUGLAS AVE, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Central Racine County Health Department
- License / ID
- KHES-8YKU3V
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 639-7770
- Official record
- Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 22 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
Inspections
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Dec 19, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw chicken was stored on top of cases of beer in the WI Cooler.
Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Chicken was moved during inspection.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION
Toxic materials was stored intermingled with a variety of condiments in the back room.
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Toxic items moved to the lower shelf.
Code 7-201.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Multiple utensils found in the kitchen soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Moved all utensils to the warewashing area.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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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.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Paper toweling provided during inspection.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or 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)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
Midea cooler is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. Replace cooler with in 30 days or may result in a reinspection fee.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor in the WI Cooler is deteriorated and covered with a piece of ply wood.
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
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
The basement has an accumulation of garbage surrounding the soda dispenser.
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
There is a heavy accumulation of dust and residue in the hood.
Correction: Clean ventilation hood 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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Jul 30, 2025 Follow Up · 6 core, 6 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or 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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
The Midea refrigerator is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. It should not be used to store TCS food or beverages.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor outside of the walk-in cooler door and just inside of the walk-in cooler is damaged and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
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
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No hand sign provided in the men's room.
Correction: Provide hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
The basement area around the soda rack must be cleaned of all debris.
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
OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.
Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.
Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Jun 24, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 6 core, 6 repeat
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Pepperoni in the Turbo Air 1-Door Cooler was cold held at 44°F. All TCS food in the cooler was relocated to the Midea refrigerator temporarily. The temp was lowered in the Turbo Air cooler during the inspection and items were relocated to increase air flow.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Please send a product temperature in the cooler once adjusted.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or 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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
The Midea refrigerator is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. It should not be used to store TCS food or beverages.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor outside of the walk-in cooler door and just inside of the walk-in cooler is damaged and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
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
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No hand sign provided in the men's room.
Correction: Provide hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
The basement area around the soda rack must be cleaned of all debris.
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
OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.
Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.
Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
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Serious
Priority
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Jun 13, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 8 core, 5 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
There was raw hamburger over cheese and sauce and raw bacon over cooked ham, both in the Midea refrigerator. The items were relocated during the 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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or 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)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
The Midea refrigerator is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. Potentially hazardous food and beverage should not be stored in this cooler.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
The Frigidaire 1-door freezer had excessive frost build-up on the shelves.
Correction: Defrost the freezer. Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
There were cracked floor tiles behind the bar and the floor around the walk-in cooler door 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
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING WINDOWS
The north window in the basement was not tight fitting.
Correction: Keep this window closed, screened or provided with other approved methods to prevent the entry of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (2)
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Not serious
Core
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
There is no hand sign in the men's restroom. Hand sign provided.
Correction: Provide hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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Not serious
Core
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
There was an excessive amount of empty bag in the boxes in the basement, along with spilled syrup.
Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise. Remove and properly dispose of the bag in the boxes and clean the spilled syrup.
Code 6-501.114
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Not serious
Core
OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
Retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicuous area.
Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.
Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jun 20, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 5 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw hamburger was stored over salad dressings in the Midea refrigerator. The hamburger was relocated during the 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)
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION
A direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain from the food prep sink.
Correction: Design the sewage system in a manner that would preclude a direct connection between the sewage system and the drain from which food is placed. Remove the direct connection.
Code 5-402.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or 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)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
The Midea refrigerator is not ANSI certified or approved by the department. It cannot be used for potentially hazardous food or beverages. Reorganize the foods in the Turbo Air Cooler and Midea Refrigerator so all potentially hazardous foods and beverages are stored in the Turbo Air cooler.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
The floor tiles behind the bar were cracking and floor outside of the walk-in cooler door was stripped to the floor boards.
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
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING WINDOWS
The windows in the basement were not tight in their frames and may allow the entry of insects or rodents.
Correction: Keep this window closed, screened or provided with other approved methods to prevent the entry of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (2)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
No hand sign provided at the kitchen hand sink. Sign provided and posted during the inspection.
Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
Code 6-301.14
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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.