RecordWell Data

Dairy Queen

7106 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

36cited violations
6serious tier
7inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID
KPLI-CBBKZR
Status
Permitted
Phone
(630) 346-5936
Official record
Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20263152
2025131
2024291
2023192

Inspections

  1. Sep 15, 2026 Follow Up · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Jul 24, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 2 core
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      The drive thru prep cooler and the left end ice cream machine were holding well above 41°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

      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 inspection.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

      Cambros found with large cracks and missing sections.

      Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

      Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Multiple cambros, knives and blizzard mixers were found visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. All items were sent to warewashing or CIP during inspection. All utensils shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized at minimum every 4 hours as they are being used

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Cupcakes are not labeled.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Post label on door until individualized labels can be provided.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The kitchen overall has an accumulation of residue on walls, cooler doors, sides of equipment, etc.

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

      Code 4-602.13

  3. Jan 9, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 5 core
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Berg 1 Door Prep Cooler was cold holding at 47°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. TCS foods were moved to icebath, another cooler or discarded. Have cooler repaired and notify dept once repaired and operational.

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

      Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees. Employees were not aware of the symptoms they are not allowed to work with and need to report.

      Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Provided education and factsheet during inspection.

      Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation 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, 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 Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

      QUAT test kit is expired as of 10/2025.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code 4-302.14

    • 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)

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Mutliple broken spoons/scoops found stored in food.

      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. All broken spoons were removed and discarded. New spoons may be stored in the food with the handle extended out.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD LABELS - PROVIDED

      Packaged icecream cupcakes were not labeled.

      Correction: Packaged foods shall be labeled as required by law. Cupcakes were removed from self-service freezer during inspection.

      Code 3-602.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      There are missing tiles behind the counter and the grout is severely deteriorated in the warewashing area.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • 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)

  4. Jan 27, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

      A container of silicone caulk is stored over food items on the storage shelf. Tne caulk was moved during inspection.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

      Code 7-201.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

      Cupcakes in the lobby freezers are missing labeling information. Packaging is missing the ingredient list.

      Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

      Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      There are missing/damaged floor tiles behind the counter.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

  5. Aug 28, 2024 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      HAND DRYING PROVISION

      No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink in the womens restroom for hand drying.

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

      Code 6-301.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

      Sheet cakes in the lobby freezer are missing labeling information.

      Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information. Provide a list of the ingredients.

      Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      There are missing and damaged floor tiles behind the front counter.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

  6. Feb 15, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 5 core, 4 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      No air gap provided on front counter ice machine.

      Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Shelves in the walk-in cooler are lined with cardboard.

      Correction: Discard the cardboard.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

      Sheet cakes and cupcakes in the lobby freezer are missing labeling information.

      Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

      Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

    • Not serious Core

      SINGLE-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - PROHIBITIONS

      Cake containers are stored on the floor in the cake decorating room.

      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

    • Not serious Core

      KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

      It was observed that spoons at the front counter are stored where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated.

      Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface. Ensure all spoon handles are facing the same direction.

      Code 4-904.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      There are several tiles missing behind the front counter.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Replace the missing tiles.

      Code 6-201.11

  7. Sep 20, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 1 repeat
    • Serious Priority

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

      The establishment does not have any sanitizing solution used for the soft-serve machines onsite.

      Correction: Provide sanitizer used for the soft-serve machines.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

      No air gap provided on front counter ice machine.

      Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply. Raise the ice bin drain above the flood level rim.

      Code 5-202.13

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The can opener is visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Spray bottle filled with water at the grill is not labeled..

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core

      FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

      Storage racks throughout the establishment are lined with cardboard.

      Correction: Remove the cardboard from the shelves and clean the storage racks.

      Code 3-307.11

    • Not serious Core Corrected on site

      FOOD LABELS - LABEL INFORMATION

      Sheet cakes for sale in the lobby freezer are not labeled. The cakes were provided a label during inspection.

      Correction: Label information shall include: common name of food, ingredients in order of predominance, quantity, name of business or manufacturer, color additive such canthaxanthin or astaxanthin in salmon and nutritional information.

      Code 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4), (6) and (7)

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      There is a missing floor tile behind the front counter.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

      The exterior door in the back of the establishment is not tight-fitting.

      Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

      Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

      The West ventilation hood is soiled.

      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

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.