Chopsticks
812 FOX LN, Waterford, WI 53185 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Central Racine County Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QWAD9
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 514-2255
- Official record
- Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 1, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for fried rice in walk in cooler. Rice was observed with a cover during the cooling process. Rice was vented during the inspection and discussion was had with owner.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Knieve was store between table and prep cooler. Knieve 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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Sep 15, 2025 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION
The vent over the grill and friers has grease droplets.
Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.
Code 4-204.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door in the kitchen is not self-closing or tight-fitting.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Sep 12, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw eggs were stored over prep cooler. Eggs were 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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Multiple boxes of raw chicken recently was sitting in kitchen at 43°F. Product was recently received and per conversation with owner needs to be prepped for freezer storage. At time of inspection no exmployees was actively working on prepping chicken for storage. Chicken was moved to walk in cooler during inspection.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Store received food items in cooler until employees are ready to prep food.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PACKAGE INTEGRITY
There are damaged cans of ketchup. Cans were removed during inspection.
Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.
Code 3-202.15
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Multiple food items in walk in cooler does not have a date mark.
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. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Core
VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION
The vent over the grill and friers has grease droplets.
Correction: Provide, repair, or replace the exhaust ventilation hood system so that grease or condensation is prevented from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service or single use articles.
Code 4-204.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - ORIGINAL CONTAINER
To go containers are stored with the food surface exposed. Containers were rotated during inspection.
Correction: Store single-use articles in their original container or use other effective means to prevent contamination.
Code 4-903.11 (C)
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The exterior door in the kitchen is not self-closing or tight-fitting.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Mar 10, 2025 Routine · 1 priority
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw shrimp stored above ready to eat sauces in the WI Cooler.
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. Shrimp was moved to a different shelf in the WI Cooler.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Oct 9, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Walk in Cooler is completely full with foods and not able to get to foods in the bottom shelves and run risks of cross contaminating raw foods with other foods.
Correction: Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.
Code 4-301.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Bowls used as scoops in the bulk rice bins.
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. Bowls were removed during inspection.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Personal foods were found on top of foods for the restaurant.
Correction: Keep foods for personal use seperate from foods for the restaurant.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Evidence of flour beetles in the bulk flour bin.
Correction: Discard the flour and wash, rinse and sanitize bin. Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents.
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 6, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THAWING
Shrimp was improperly thawed by placing at room temperature.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Shrimp was moved to the food prep sink and put under running water.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for chicken. Chicken was placed in tubs about 5" thick (93F after 1 hr)
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Chicken was transferred to tray to allow for faster cooling.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Knives were found stored between the stainless steel table and the prep cooler.
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. Knives were removed and sent to the warewashing area.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION
Personal food (fish) was found in the chest freezer with foods for the restaurant.
Correction: Remove personal food (fish) from the premises.
Code 3-307.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Oct 2, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for Rice and shrimp. Containers were covered with plastic wrap during cooling.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Leave containers uncovered when cooling foods. Plastic wrap was pulled back during inspection.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Core
LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
Multiple containers in the kitchen found without label to identify the contents.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code 3-302.12
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Tin can used as a scoop in the bulk bin.
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. can was removed during inspection.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Microwave interior surface is deteriorating and rusty.
Correction: Replace microwave by the correct by date..
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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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.