Toppers Pizza
5502 WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 300, 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
- KPLI-DDJLWX
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (309) 857-5583
- Official record
- Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 14 | 1 |
Inspections
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Oct 9, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Pizza marinara sauce was found stored at room temperature. No documentation showing this is shelf stable.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - EMPLOYEE HEALTH - RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PIC
Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding the responsibility of the person in charge when food employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness.
Correction: Obtain training on responsibility of the person in charge when employees are diagnosed or have symptoms of foodborne illness. Provided education and factsheet during inpsection.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
Handwashing in the back observed to have food debris in the basin and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Sink was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Code 5-205.11 (B)
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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
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
There are multiple maintenance issues observed: Foul smell coming from the sewer at the front hand sink, wall panel pulling away from the wall in the back prep room, grout lines are severely deteriorated in the back prep room and around pizza oven, faucet is pulling off the wall, toilet is loose from the floor, no toilet paper dispenser.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace the items listed above.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE
Current retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area.
Correction: Post current retail food establishment permit in a public area.
Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jan 12, 2026 Follow Up · No items found
No violations cited.
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Dec 11, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.
Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 30 days. If certificate is not obtained within 90 days, establishment is at risk of the retail food permit being suspended.
Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Sep 10, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Pizza Sauce was sitting out at room temperaure per company procedures.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. If Toppers would like to continue to maintain at room temperature and has documentation showing that the pizza sauce is a non TCS food then must be submit variance requiest to the DATCP. Marinara moved to cooler during inspection.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED
The soap dispnser in the front of kitchen is broken.
Correction: Repair or replac the soap dispenser to keep handwashing sink in working condition.
Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)
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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: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days. 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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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Handles of the scoops were found with the cheese 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. Scoops removed during inspection.
Code 3-304.12
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION
The chalk on the 3 compartment sink is moldy and deterioraed and the chalk on the handsink has pulled away from 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
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
The base coving tiles on the corners near the WI Cooler are cracked/missing.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace base coving.
Code 6-501.11
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 3, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY
Soap is available at food employee handwashing sink. The soap dispenser is not functional. A bottle of soap was placed by sink during inspection.
Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.11
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Scoop handles in the cooked noodles were improperly stored in contact with the product. The handles were 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
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION
1) The caulk at the top of the 4-compartment sink is moldy and deteriorating. 2) The caulk on the warewash room handsink is deterioating and the sink is not completely secured 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
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Not serious
Core
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
The tile at the bottom of the wall between the oven and walk-in cooler is damaged and broken.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace the wall tile.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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Feb 3, 2025 Pre-inspection · 3 core
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION
1) The caulk at the top of the 4-compartment sink is moldy and deteriorating. 2) The caulk on the warewash room handwash sink is deteriorating and the sink is not completely secured 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
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Not serious
Core
TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
Unisex bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.
Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.
Code 5-501.17
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Not serious
Core
REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS
The tile at the bottom of the wall between the oven and walk-in cooler is damaged and broken.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace wall tile.
Code 6-501.11
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Not serious
Core
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.