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Surestay By Best Western

6421 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

24cited violations
1serious tier
6inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263131
20253110

Inspections

  1. Feb 11, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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)

  2. Feb 9, 2026 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
    • 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

    • 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)

  3. Jan 27, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 5 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

  4. Nov 13, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 repeat
    • 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

  5. Oct 16, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
    • 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

    • 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)

  6. Sep 23, 2025 Pre-inspection · 3 priority foundation, 5 core
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

      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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

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.