Surestay By Best Western
6421 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
- JLOO-DLSJTK
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (847) 445-9037
- Official record
- Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 11, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 core, 1 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
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Feb 9, 2026 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
Papertowel dispensers at the kitchen handwashing sink and public bathroom handsink are not functional at time of inspection.
Correction: Alternative means for hand drying was provided during inspection. Repair or replace papertowel dispensers at both handwashing sinks to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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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
Priority Foundation
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Jan 27, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 5 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION
Toxic materials stored next to and above SS items in the dry storage room.
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning. Soap was moved to the floor during inspection.
Code 7-201.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PIC
Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the responsibility of the person in charge when food employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness.
Correction: Obtain training on responsibility of the person in charge when employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness. Provided education and fact sheets during inspection.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating, proper procedure for warewashing and allergens.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of proper temperature control so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided education and factsheets during inspection. If the CFM is not going to be onsite nor educate other employees on safe food handling practices, then an additional CFM will be required for this location.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
No QUAT test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.
Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.
Code 4-501.116
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
Papertowel dispensers at the kitchen handwashing sink and public bathroom handsink are not functional at time of inspection.
Correction: Alternative means for hand drying was provided during inspection. Repair or replace papertowel dispensers at both handwashing sinks to facilitate proper handwashing.
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
Residential Whirlpool refrigerator, located in food storage room, is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service. ALL TCS food was removed and put in the Artic Air Cooler in the prep room.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
Single-use or single-service articles are being stored on the floor in the storage room.
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
MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER
There is an excessive amount of empty cardboard boxes in the food 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
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
Corrected on site
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Nov 13, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
HAND DRYING PROVISION
The papertowel dispenser at the hand sink in the kitchen is not operational.
Correction: Repair or replace the paper towel dispenser in the kitchen.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Oct 16, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
HAND DRYING PROVISION
The papertowel dispenser at the hand sink in the kitchen is not operational.
Correction: Repair or replace the paper towel dispenser in the kitchen.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Sep 23, 2025 Pre-inspection · 3 priority foundation, 5 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY
Thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 7°F.
Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer. Calibrated during inspection.
Code 4-203.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
QUAT test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.
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
Priority Foundation
HAND DRYING PROVISION
The papertowel dispenser at the hand sink in the kitchen is not operational.
Correction: Repair or replace the paper towel dispenser in the kitchen.
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.
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
Boxes of food and single service utensils were stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY
There is an area above the 3 comp sink with water damage and accumulation of mold.
Correction: Repair or replace the wall so that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code 6-201.11
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Not serious
Core
LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
Lights located in Kitchen are not shatter resistant or shielded.
Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.
Code 6-202.11
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Not serious
Core
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
The AC Unit built into the wall of the kitchen is leaking condensation onto the floor and splashing over the cooler door.
Correction: Repair or replace AC unit and maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.