Old Settlers Inn

1500 15TH AVE, Union Grove, WI 53182 · Racine County

48cited violations

9serious tier

9inspections

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by: Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID: HSAT-7QWP9N
Status: Permitted
Phone: (262) 878-3709
Official record: Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	8	0
2025	2	10	2
2024	2	13	2
2023	3	17	5

Inspections

Aug 10, 2026 Admin Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
  
  Kitchen staff stated that either the food prep sink or the 3-compartment sink are used as the handwashing sink. Designate one sink for handwashing and handwashing only.
  
  Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
  
  Code 5-205.11 (B)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  Boxes of food are stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  
  Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  The paint on the kitchen walls and pizza room ceiling is beginning to peel.
  
  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
Jul 9, 2026 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 3 core
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
  
  Kitchen staff stated that either the food prep sink or the 3-compartment sink are used as the handwashing sink. Designate one sink for handwashing and handwashing only.
  
  Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
  
  Code 5-205.11 (B)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
  
  Working containers of degreaser not labeled with common name of product. The bottle was labeled during inspection.
  
  Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.
  
  Code 7-102.11
- 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 [time period].
  
  Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
- Not serious Core
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  Boxes of food are stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  
  Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
- Not serious Core
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  The paint on the kitchen walls and pizza room ceiling is beginning to peel.
  
  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
Dec 18, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 3 core
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Ham in the 2-door prep cooler has exceeded its date mark of 12/10. The ham 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)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The kitchen dish machine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Bleach will be used in the 3-compartment sink until serviced.
  
  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 Core
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  The seal on the walk-in freezer is damaged, leading to ice build-up. No food was underneath the build-up.
  
  Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
  
  Code 4-501.11 (A)
- Not serious Core
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  The ceiling in the pizza room and the walls in the kitchen are beginning to peel..
  
  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
- Not serious Core
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door in the back room 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)
Jun 10, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  The cutting boards on both prep coolers are soiled. Cutting boards were cleaned during inspection.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
- Not serious Core
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  There are boxes of food on the floor of the walk in freezer.
  
  Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  Walk in freezer seal is broken and a significant amount of air is entering the freezer creating an accumulation of frost on the product.
  
  Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
  
  Code 4-501.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  The ceiling on the pizza room, kitchen room and back prep area has holes.
  
  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
- Not serious Core Repeat
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door in the back room is not self-closing or 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)
Jun 19, 2024 Follow Up · 5 core, 5 repeat
- Not serious Core Repeat
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  The seal on the walk in freezer is broken. A build of ice was observed on boxes in freezer.
  
  Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
  
  Code 4-501.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  The ceiling in kitchen, pizza and back room has holes.
  
  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
- Not serious Core Repeat
  LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
  
  Lights located in kitchen and pizza rooms are not shatter resistant or shielded.
  
  Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs. Provide proof of type of lights that are installed to Lindsey.
  
  Code 6-202.11
- Not serious Core Repeat
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door in the back room is not self-closing or 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
  
  Vent above fryers are 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
Jun 12, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 6 core, 3 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING
  
  Ground beef, baked beans, mashed pototos and other TCS food in steam was improperly reheated. All products are second day reheats. At 1 hour and 15 mins, ground beef was at 97F, baked beans was at 65F, and mashed potatos was at 95F. All products were placed on grill or micowaved during inspection.
  
  Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to properly reheat food. Second day use shall be reheated to 165F within 2 hours. Fresh products shall be reheated to 135F within 2 hours.
  
  Code 3-403.11
- Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The Sanitizer ES is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Bar will use kitchen dish machine until bar dish machine is operational.
  
  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 Core
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  The seal on the walk in freezer is broken. A build of ice was observed on boxes in freezer.
  
  Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
  
  Code 4-501.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Corrected on site
  KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
  
  It was observed that spoons are stored or displayed in kitchen area where the food or lip contact surface could be contaminated. Spoons were adjusted during inspection to face the same way and lip surface away from contamination.
  
  Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.
  
  Code 4-904.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  The ceiling in kitchen, pizza and back room has holes.
  
  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
- Not serious Core
  LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING
  
  Lights located in kitchen and pizza rooms are not shatter resistant or shielded.
  
  Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs. Provide proof of type of lights that are installed to Lindsey.
  
  Code 6-202.11
- Not serious Core Repeat
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door in the back room is not self-closing or 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
  CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
  
  Vent above fryers are 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
Dec 21, 2023 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
  
  Working containers of cleaner and water in bar and kicthen are not labeled with common name of product.
  
  Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.
  
  Code 7-102.11
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  Parts of the ceiling in the kichen and pizza room has holes.
  
  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
- Not serious Core Repeat
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door in the back storage room is not self-closing or 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)
Dec 20, 2023 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
  
  Tomato, pineapple and orange juice is cold held at 45-47°F in silver bar cooler. Juices were moved or discarded during inspection.
  
  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)
- Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Stuffing has exceeded its date mark. Stuffing was discarded during inspection. Previously frozen chili was missing a date mark when it was thawed. Date was provided on chili 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)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The Sanitizer ES in bar dish machine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Bar will use kitchen dish machine.
  
  Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Discontinue use of dish machine at bar until serviced. Contact Lindsey when fixed.
  
  Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS
  
  Working containers of cleaner and water in bar and kicthen are not labeled with common name of product.
  
  Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.
  
  Code 7-102.11
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  Parts of the ceiling in the kichen and pizza room has holes.
  
  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
- Not serious Core
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The exterior door in the back storage room is not self-closing or 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)
Jun 7, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 5 repeat
- Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  There is raw sausage over cheese in pizza prep cooler. Raw sausage was moved to the bottom shelf 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 Repeat Corrected on site
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Tartar sauce in 4 door cooler has exceeded its date mark by 2 days. Tartar sauce was discarded during inspection. Pasta salad did not have a date mark. Date mark was added 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
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
  
  Meat slicer is visibly soiled.
  
  Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  The walk in freezer and pizza prep cooler are not maintained in good repair.The walk in freezer has a loose seal leading to an accumulation of ice inside. The pizza prep cooler is leaking water. The cooler is maintaining temperature.
  
  Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
  
  Code 4-501.11 (A)
- Not serious Core
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY
  
  The microwave is soiled with food debris and the shelving in the 4 door cooler has an accumulation of dust hanging. Both are not cleaned on a frequent basis.
  
  Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.
  
  Code 4-602.13
- Not serious Core Repeat
  SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS
  
  There is a hole of the celing of the kitchen.
  
  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
- Not serious Core
  CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS
  
  The ceiling of the kitchen and pizza room has an accumulation of dust.
  
  Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
  
  Code 6-501.12
- Not serious Core Repeat
  PUBLIC RESTROOMS - WASTE RECEPTACLES
  
  No covered waste receptacles provided in women's restroom.
  
  Correction: Provide coverd waste receptacles in each stall in women's restroom.
  
  Code 8-201.15

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.