Firehouse Subs
6012 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
- WKRR-BMMK9Z
- Status
- Permitted
- Official record
- Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 10, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core
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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
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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
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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: 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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Mar 5, 2026 Routine · 1 core
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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
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Aug 12, 2025 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jul 29, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 repeat
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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
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Jul 22, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 11, 2024 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 1 core
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 13, 2023 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
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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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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.