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Wind Lake Country Market

26480 FRIES LN, Wind Lake, WI 53185 · Racine County

46cited violations
17serious tier
11inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food - Not Serving Meals, Moderate)
Inspected by
Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID
CDYA-BTASTJ
Status
Permitted
Phone
(262) 895-7020
Official record
Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20264114
20252105
20243145
20232113

Inspections

  1. Jul 2, 2026 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Floor by donut shelf is missing.

      Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

      Code 6-101.11

  2. Jun 30, 2026 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Walk in cooler is holding TCS foods at 43-44F. TCS food at retail side is being moved to alternative cooler in establishment. Pasta salads, deli meats and cheeses at back are at 43-44F. Establishment is moving all TCS foods from walk in cooler to an alternative cooler today and cooler company has been called.

      Correction: Establishment must lower temperature in cooler to maintain temperature for products on retail side of cooler. Monitor temperatures until new cooler comes. Discard foods above 45F.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Floor by donut shelf is missing.

      Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

      Code 6-101.11

  3. Jun 29, 2026 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Walk in cooler is holding TCS foods between 40-45F. TCS food in back of cooler is 40F. TCS foods on retail side are holding temperature between 43-45.

      Correction: Establishment must lower temperature in cooler to maintain temperature for products on retail side of cooler. Monitor temperatures until cooler company comes. Discard foods above 45F.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink in kitchen was used as a dump sink during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Floor by donut shelf is missing.

      Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

      Code 6-101.11

  4. Jun 25, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      On 3 occasions CH for TCS food was a above 41F. 1) Significant amount of deli hams were at room temp at 44F. Hams were moved to walk in during inspection. 2) Deli display case was holding pasta and potato salads at 45F. 3) Walk in cooler was 43-45F in the back of the cooler and 45-49F towards the retail shelf. Deli display case and walk in cooler are getting serviced today. Food (milk, creamer, eggs, cheese, hot dogs, sour cream) in walk in cooler on retail shelf (1 & 2 door) are to be logged and discarded.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. 1)Monitor the amount of food being out for processing. 2&3) Monitor temperatures until cooler company comes. Discard foods above 45F.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The bleach is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Sanitizer was remixed to 100 PPM during inspection.

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

      No chlorine test kit is available for monitoring sanitizer concentration.

      Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

      Code 4-501.116

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to rinse deli hams during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Employee was then observed using 3 compartment sink to wash. Process was stopped during inspection to make hand sink available for proper hand washing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

      Floor by donut shelf is missing.

      Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

      Code 6-101.11

  5. Dec 23, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw bacon was stored over cheese. Raw eggs was stored over carrots. Both 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 - HOT HOLDING

      Breakfest sandwichs in HH case is hot held at 100-105°F. Items were to be tossed by 9:30am. All were purchased from case before time limit.

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROHIBITING ANIMALS - FISH BAIT

      Fish bait improperly stored in walk in cooler with food. Fish bait was moved during inspection.

      Correction: Remove or relocate fish bait to prevent potential contaimination to food, equipment and single-use articles.

      Code 6-501.115 (C)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

      Carrots were stored on floor in walk in cooler. Potatos were stored on floor in storage area. Both were placed on shelves during inspection.

      Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Packaged deserts on check out counter is not labeled or ingredients provided.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

  6. Jun 10, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      Employee observed not washing hands before donning gloves/handling food.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Employees were stopped and instructed to wash prior to donning gloves. Provided factsheet on handwashing.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw bacon was found over pre-cooked sausages and cheese in the WI Cooler.

      Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Bacon was moved to a lower shelf.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Display cooler was cold holding TCS Foods at 43°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Cooler was cleaned and temperature turned down and holding at 39F.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

      The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Food slicer was found visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Slicer was sent to the warewashing area to be cleaned.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

  7. Dec 5, 2024 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS SYMPTOMS

      Person in charge has not informed or required food employees to report symptoms of foodborne illness.

      Correction: Inform food employees of the requirements to report symptoms of foodborne illness to the person in charge. Provided education and factsheet.

      Code 2-201.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      WHEN TO WASH

      Employee observed not washing hands before donning gloves.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. employee was stopped and instructed to wash during inspection.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Egg sandwiches int he hot hold cabinet was hot held at 118°F.

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Sandwiches were discarded during inspection. Purchase new cabinet to properly hot hold sandwiches at 135F or above. Establishment can use Time as a public health control but will raise permit to complex.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - RESPONSIBILITIES, RIGHTS AND AUTHORITIES

      Person in charge is not demonstrating active managerial control.

      Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on the rights and responsibilities of the food employee and person in charge and the authority of the department or its agent so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. The current CFM is not an employee that is in the store. The PIC shall take the Certified Food Manager Course by the date the current CFM expires.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (16)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      THAWING

      Fish was found thawing in stagnant water.

      Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Fish was moved to a large container and put in the sanitizer basin with the lip above the rim of the sink under running water.

      Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

      Lunch meat sliced was found with out a datemark in multiple coolers.

      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. All products were dated during inspection.

      Code 3-501.17 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

      White digital thermometer used in food establishment is not accurate to +/- 8°F.

      Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer. New thermometer was opened during inspection.

      Code 4-203.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

      Deli roasts that were waiting to be sliced were stored next to the handwashing sink, exposed to splash.

      Correction: Deli Roasts were moved during inspection.

      Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Packaged meals (chicken parm and beef chimicanga) was found not labeled.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Items were pulled during inspection. All packaged foods must be fully labeled. Provided handout during inspection.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

      CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

      Drops forming in the ventilation system

      Correction: Clean the ventilation hood at a frequency to prevent the hood from accumation of grease or residue. Hood was wiped down during inspection.

      Code 6-501.14

  8. Jun 13, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  9. Jun 6, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

      Two instances were foods were hot held less than 135°F. All foods in the main hot case were holding 119F-127F. Egg sandwich in the small hot case was hot holding at 109F.

      Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. All foods were either discarded or reheated to 165F or above and both units were turned up to maintain proper temperatures.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      All TCS foods in the Display cooler were cold held at 44-45°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were moved or discarded during inspection. Have equipment serviced and notify dept once operational.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      WHERE TO WASH

      Employee observed washing hands in the sanitizer basin of the 3 compartment sink.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands in a designated handwash sink (pre-scrap basin). Variance to use the 4th basin for handwashing will be revoked if handwashing violations are documented again in the future. Employee was stopped and instructed where to wash hands.

      Code 2-301.15

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

      There is drips accumulating over the food preparation areas in the ventilation hood.

      Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

      Code 6-501.14

  10. Nov 20, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      Raw bacon was found stored over packages of shredded cheese.

      Correction: Cooler was reorganized to move the raw bacon below all ready to eat (RTE) foods 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 chlorine sanitizer was not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 200+ PPM.

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer. Concentration was diluted to 100PPM during inspection.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Potato wedge slicer was found visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Slicer was washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD LABELS - BULK FOODS LABELED

      Ingredient information was not available for bakery items provided for self-dispensing.

      Correction: Ingredient information was put out on display case during inspection.

      Code 3-602.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - DROP PREVENTION

      There is an accumulation of grease forming into drips in the ventilation hood.

      Correction: Hood was cleaned during inspection.

      Code 4-204.11

  11. Jun 13, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      TCS Foods in the display cooler are cold holding 41-44°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Cooler was turned down during inspection and all sections are holding 41F. Issuing a risk control plan for the display cooler to have temps monitored in 3 sections of the cooler for 4 weeks.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Tomato slicer and knife found visibly soiled in the back room prep table.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Items were moved to the warewashing sink.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • 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 Priority Foundation

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

      Working containers of sanitizer was not labeled with common name of product.

      Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used. Spray bottles labeled during inspection

      Code 7-102.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Fish bait was found stored in the WI Cooler with food.

      Correction: Discard food item. Bait was removed from WI Cooler and all put in the bait cooler on the retail floor.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The interior of the microwave is soiled with food debris.

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

      Code 4-602.13

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.