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Chopsticks

812 FOX LN, Waterford, WI 53185 · Racine County

24cited violations
3serious tier
7inspections

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
20253103
2024280
2023140

Inspections

  1. Apr 1, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • 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)

    • 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

  2. Sep 15, 2025 Follow Up · 2 core, 2 repeat
    • 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

    • 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)

  3. Sep 12, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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)

    • 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)

  4. Mar 10, 2025 Routine · 1 priority
    • 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)

  5. Oct 9, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

  6. Mar 6, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

  7. Oct 2, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
    • 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)

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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)

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.