Pina Cocina & Cantina

1588 RAYNOR AVE, Franksville, WI 53126 · Racine County

42cited violations

12serious tier

7inspections

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by: Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID: JLOO-CPNTZ2
Status: Permitted
Phone: (414) 477-1319 ext. Sandra
Official record: Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	4	0
2025	2	10	4
2024	2	15	4
2023	2	13	4

Inspections

Jun 22, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Can opener is visibly soiled. Can opener was sent to warewashing during inspection.
  
  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
  
  Handwashing sink was block and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Handsink was unblocked 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 Core Corrected on site
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Knief was improperly stored between coolers. Knief was sent to warewashing 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
- Not serious Core Corrected on site
  WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
  
  Sanitizer solution used for cloths was at 0 PPM. Bucket was remixed to 100 PPM during inspection.
  
  Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
  
  Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
Dec 22, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  Raw eggs was stored over syrups for drinks in beer walk in 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
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Mulitple items in walk in cooler has exceeded its date mark. Product was discarded during inspection.
  
  Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.
  
  Code 3-501.18 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
  
  Handwashing sink was blocked by rice maker during inspection. Rice maker was removed 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 Core
  VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION
  
  The vent over the grill and friers has a accumulation of grease.
  
  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
May 21, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Multiple pans of food (taco beef, chicken, barbacoa, chili rellenos, refried beans and red salsa) have exceeded their date mark.
  
  Correction: All items were discarded that have exceeded the discard date. Provided education and factsheet to chef.
  
  Code 3-501.18 (A)
- Serious Priority
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The SHC sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM at the bar machine.
  
  Correction: Discontinue use and repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Notify dept once machine is repaired and operational.
  
  Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site
  THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH
  
  Reduced oxygen packaged fish was found unthawed with the package intact.
  
  Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Package was opened during inspection.
  
  Code 3-501.13 (E)
- Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Handle found stored in the food in the bulk bins and icebin.
  
  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. scoop was removed during inspection.
  
  Code 3-304.12
- Not serious Core Repeat
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  Beans and canned goods were found stored on the floor.
  
  Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION
  
  The food preparation sink is pulling away from the wall and seal is broken.
  
  Correction: Reattach the prep sink to the wall and seal with a bead of silicone.
  
  Code 4-402.11
Nov 26, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER
  
  Rice that was prepared 12+ hours was found at 49F in the WI Cooler.
  
  Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Rice was discarded during inspection.
  
  Code 3-501.14 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH
  
  Reduced Oxygen Fish was thawed with the packaging intact.
  
  Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Cut open the package immediately when removed from the freezer.
  
  Code 3-501.13 (E)
- Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  The handles were found stored down into the food in the bulk bins of rice, beans, sugar, etc...
  
  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. Handles were moved to extend the handle out of the food.
  
  Code 3-304.12
- Not serious Core
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  Food items were found stored on the floor in the back door hallway.
  
  Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
- Not serious Core
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION
  
  The prep sink is pulling away from the wall and no longer sealed to the wall.
  
  Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.
  
  Code 4-402.11
- Not serious Core Corrected on site
  HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
  
  No handwashing signage provided at female bathroom handwashing sink.
  
  Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Sign provided during inspection.
  
  Code 6-301.14
- Not serious Core
  CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
  
  There is a high number of fruit flies in the area surrounding the kitchen prep sink/soda dispenser.
  
  Correction: Clean and maintain food establishment to cut down on the number of the fruit flies in this area.
  
  Code 6-501.111 (B)
- Not serious Core
  OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
  
  The current retail food establishment permit is not posted.
  
  Correction: Post the current retail food establishment permit in a public area.
  
  Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
May 28, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
- Serious Priority
  WHEN TO WASH
  
  Employee observed not washing hands after handling dirty dishes but before handling clean dishes.
  
  Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Employee stopped and instructed to wash hands during inspection.
  
  Code 2-301.14
- Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  Raw shell eggs found over ready to eat foods in the WI cooler and Beer WI Cooler.
  
  Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Eggs were moved to a lower shelf in both instances during inspection.
  
  Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0PPM.
  
  Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. New bottle was added and primed and functioning at 100PPM.
  
  Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site
  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 and cooking.
  
  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 inpsection.
  
  Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  HAND DRYING PROVISION
  
  No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.
  
  Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Paper towels provided during inspection
  
  Code 6-301.12
- Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Bowls used as scoops in the bulk 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 removed during inspection.
  
  Code 3-304.12
- Not serious Core
  FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS
  
  Food and single service items were found stored under sewer lines in the basement and are subject to contamination.
  
  Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination.
  
  Code 3-305.12
Nov 8, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
- Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  Raw shell eggs and raw chorizo was found stored over RTE Foods.
  
  Correction: Cooler was reorganized during inspection. Provided education and fact sheet during inspection.
  
  Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
- Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site
  COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER
  
  Chicken was found holding at 43-54F after cooling for 12+hours in the walkin cooler
  
  Correction: Chicken was discarded during inspection. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.
  
  Code 3-501.14 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COLD HOLDING, COOLING. REHEATING, AND HOT HOLDING
  
  The Person in Charge (PIC) was unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper temperatures regarding refrigeration storage, hot holding, reheating, cooking and cooling.
  
  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.
  
  Code 2-102.11 (C) (7)
- Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Bowl was used as a scoop in the shredded lettuce and Ice scoop was stored on the top of the ice machine.
  
  Correction: Both utensils were removed during inspection. 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
- Not serious Core
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  Tubs of raw meat, bags of carrots and boxes of foods found stored on the floor of the WI Cooler. Box of potatoes found stored on the floor in the basement.
  
  Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
- Not serious Core
  VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION
  
  There is an accumulation of grease in the ventilation hood which is forming drips over food contact surfaces.
  
  Correction: Wipe the surfaces with an accumulation of residue to prevent an accumulation.
  
  Code 4-204.11
- Not serious Core
  SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS
  
  Single-use or single-service articles were found stored under sewer lines in the basement.
  
  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
May 9, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  Raw chicken was found stored over raw beef 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. Cooler was reorganized during inspection. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.
  
  Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER
  
  Rice prepared yesterday evening was found at 45F (12+ hrs) in the WI Cooler.
  
  Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period. Rice was discarded during inspection.
  
  Code 3-501.14 (A)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  PACKAGE INTEGRITY
  
  There are damaged cans on the rack.
  
  Correction: Discard any damaged cans with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated. Cans were removed from service during inspection.
  
  Code 3-202.15
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
  
  Working container of degreaser was not labeled with common name of product.
  
  Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used. Toxic contrainters were labeled during inspection.
  
  Code 7-102.11
- Not serious Core Corrected on site
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Condiment cups were used as scoop in the prep cooler and cup used as scoop in the Salsa 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. Cups were removed during inspection.
  
  Code 3-304.12
- 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)

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.