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Firehouse Subs

6012 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

18cited violations
5serious tier
7inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID
WKRR-BMMK9Z
Status
Permitted
Official record
Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026242
2025393
2024140
2023110

Inspections

  1. Sep 10, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING

      Meatballs and soup was not reheated to 165F.

      Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to properly reheat food. Items were returned to the microwave and heated to 165F.

      Code 3-403.11

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE - BACKFLOW PREVENTION

      The air gap is not sufficient on the ice machine. The pvc pipe is not above the rim of the tray feeding into the floor drain.

      Correction: Install a proper air gap on the drainage pipe from the ice machine to the floor drain. Notify dept once repaired.

      Code 5-402.11

    • Not serious Core

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

      Correction: Operator provided 90 days to obtain a certified food manager. If certificate is not obtained within 90 days, establishment will receive a $190 fee and may be at risk of the retail food permit being suspended.

      Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

  2. Mar 5, 2026 Routine · 1 core
    • 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)

  3. Aug 12, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  4. Jul 29, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      SEWAGE - CONVEYING SEWAGE

      The floor drain underneath the soda dispenser is not properly draining.

      Correction: Maintain sewer system to properly drain.

      Code 5-402.13

  5. Jul 22, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Chili was hot held at 129°F in South Steamtable.

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Chili was reheated to 165F during inspection.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE - CONVEYING SEWAGE

      The floor drain underneath the soda dispenser is not properly draining.

      Correction: Maintain sewer system to properly drain.

      Code 5-402.13

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

      Thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate, and found off by 10°F.

      Correction: Thermometer was calibrated during inspection and provided factsheet..

      Code 4-203.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink was blocked by cart, leaving it unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Cart moved during inspection.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at Warewashing handwashing sink for hand drying.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Papertowels added during inspection.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Condiment cups were used as scoops in the bulk spice 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. cups were removed during inspection.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      There are boxes of bread and single service materials stored on the floor in the front section of the store.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor. These items shall also be segregated from the public by using a privacy panel, storage cabinet or other means to prevent customer contamination.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      There is an accumulation of food residue inside coolers, shelving units, floors and baseboards.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

  6. Jul 11, 2024 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      There is black residue around the edges of the interior of the ice machine.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      The handwashing sink in the warewash room is blocked by a garbage can and has sanitizer buckets inside. The sink was cleared during inspection.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in the warewashing room for hand drying. Paper towel was provided during inspection.

      Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The prep line handwashing sink is turned off due to a leak.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

  7. Jul 13, 2023 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Spoon was improperly stored with its handle in contact with bulk cajun seasoning. The spoon 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

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.