The Lanes

6501 WASHINGTON AVE, Racine, WI 53406 · Racine County

51cited violations

15serious tier

9inspections

Establishment

Type: Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by: Central Racine County Health Department
License / ID: PSVN-97JJ7H
Status: Permitted
Phone: (262) 672-8982
Official record: Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports

Year by year

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	3	16	6
2025	3	16	4
2024	2	12	4
2023	1	7	1

Inspections

Sep 2, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

No violations cited.
Aug 25, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
- Serious Priority
  TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
  
  Pepsi servers cooler was found cold holding at 54°F.
  
  Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS food was discarded out of the cooler. DO NOT USE COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND OPERATIONAL
  
  Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Multiple items found that have exceeded its date mark.
  
  Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date. All items were discarded during inspection.
  
  Code 3-501.18 (A)
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The chlorine sanitizer for the kitchen dishmachine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Sanitizer bucket was found empty.
  
  Correction: Repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Bucket was changed and primed during inspection and now dispensing sanitizer at 100PPM. Violations documented on three consecutive inspection reports are subject to a reinspection fee.
  
  Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
  
  No QUAT 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 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 day.
  
  Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)
- Not serious Core Corrected on site
  INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
  
  The kitchen exterior door was foun propped open.
  
  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 Corrected on site
  HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
  
  No handwashing signage provided at bathroom handwashing sinks.
  
  Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Provided 4 signs during inspection.
  
  Code 6-301.14
Apr 17, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  WHEN TO WASH
  
  Employee observed not washing hands after handling chemicals and prior to donning gloves.
  
  Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated. Employee was stopped during insepction and instructed to wash hands.
  
  Code 2-301.14
- Serious Priority
  APPROVED PROCEDURES - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING - HACCP PLAN - C. BOT AND LM
  
  Establishment is reduced oxygen packaging cooked ribs without an approved variance.
  
  Correction: Prohibit using reduced oxygen packaging until a variance for the procedure is approved by the department.
  
  Code 3-502.12 (A)
- Serious Priority
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The SHC sanitizer was not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0/0/10 PPM in the kitchen machice/ Bowling Alley machine/ South Bar machine respectfully.
  
  Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Kitchen machine was repaired during inspection. The bar machines cannot be used until serviced and operational.
  
  Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
- 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 during inspection.
  
  Code 2-102.11 (C) (2)
- Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
  PACKAGE INTEGRITY
  
  There were mutliple dented cans on the shelves.
  
  Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated. Cans were removed from shelf and marked to be returned.
  
  Code 3-202.15
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT
  
  QUAT test kit is water logged and not usable. SHC Test kit does not have an expiration date.
  
  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 was used to hold food product and was unavailable for proper handwashing.
  
  Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Sink was cleared during inspection.
  
  Code 5-205.11 (B)
- Not serious Core
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - ENCRUSTED ACCUMULATIONS
  
  Can opener and the meat slicer have an accumultion of debris.
  
  Correction: Clean and remove all encrusted grease deposits and encrusted soil accumulations from food contact surfaces of equipment.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (B)
- Not serious Core
  CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
  
  Ceiling in the kitchen has an accumulation of dust.
  
  Correction: Ceiling shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.
  
  Code 6-501.14
Sep 4, 2025 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 3 repeat
- Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat
  CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
  
  Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.
  
  Correction: When the menu is reprinted, properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
  
  Code 3-603.11 (B)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST
  
  There is an accumulation on of dust on the ceiling of the kitchen.
  
  Correction: Clean the ceiling of the kitchen at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
  
  No handwashing signage provided at South Bar HWS, S Bar Bathrooms, and Main Bathrooms.
  
  Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
  
  Code 6-301.14
Sep 2, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
  
  TCS Foods HH in the altosham and steamtable were below 135°F
  
  Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. All items were reheated to 165F+ and equipment temperature settings were turned up.
  
  Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
- Serious Priority
  TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
  
  True 3 Door Prep Cooler and the 1 Door Server Coolers are cold holding above 41°F.
  
  Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. TCS Foods were moved or discarded during inspection. Notify dept once equipment is servi ed and operational.
  
  Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
- Serious Priority Repeat 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 0 - 10 PPM at the AB Bar and Main Bar Machines.
  
  Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Notify dept once machines are serviced and operational.
  
  Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
  
  Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.
  
  Correction: When the menu is reprinted, properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
  
  Code 3-603.11 (B)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
  
  There are no chlorine test kits available for checking sanitizer concentrations.
  
  Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
  
  Code 4-302.14
- Not serious Core
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST
  
  There is an accumulation on of dust on the ceiling of the kitchen.
  
  Correction: Clean the ceiling of the kitchen at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust.
  
  Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)
- Not serious Core
  HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
  
  No handwashing signage provided at South Bar HWS, S Bar Bathrooms, and Main Bathrooms.
  
  Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
  
  Code 6-301.14
Mar 4, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority Repeat 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. The sanitizer was refilled and dispensing at 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 Corrected on site
  THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH
  
  ROP salmon is being improperly thawed in the drawer cooler, and not having the ROP broken. The fish had just began to thaw, and was opened during inspection.
  
  Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
  
  Code 3-501.13 (E)
- 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
  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
  NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN
  
  Non-food contact surfaces of the interior bottom shelf of the 3-door prep cooler is soiled with debris.
  
  Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.
  
  Code 4-601.11 (C)
- Not serious Core
  PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR
  
  The faucet on the kitchen handwash sink is not tightly secured to the sink.
  
  Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace the sink and/or faucet.
  
  Code 5-205.15 (B)
Sep 25, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION
  
  Meat loaf in the walk-in cooler has exceeded its date mark. The meatloaf 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. The sanitizer was replaced during inspection and dispensing at 100 PPM.
  
  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
  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 Repeat Corrected on site
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Single-use cup was improperly used as a scoop in the bulk cumin container. The cup was 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
- Not serious Core Repeat
  TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
  
  Unisex bathroom by South bar 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
Mar 6, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 3 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
  
  Raw steak is stored behind fajita vegetables in the drawer cooler. The cooler was rearranged 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 - COLD HOLDING
  
  Ranch dressing in the 1-door pepsi cooler is cold held at 44°F. All TCS items were moved to different coolers 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)
- Not serious Priority Foundation
  CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
  
  Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.
  
  Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.
  
  Code 3-603.11 (B)
- Not serious Core
  IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
  
  Single-use cup was improperly used as a scoop in the bulk seasoning.
  
  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 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
  TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
  
  South bar unisex bathrooms are 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
- Not serious Core Repeat
  HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
  
  No handwashing signage provided at South bar unisex bathroom handwashing sink.
  
  Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
  
  Code 6-301.14
Oct 4, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 5 core, 1 repeat
- Serious Priority Corrected on site
  FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS
  
  The chlorine sanitizer at the bwoling bar machine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. The sanitizer was refilled and dispensing at 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
  HAND DRYING PROVISION
  
  No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying at the South bar.
  
  Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
  
  Code 6-301.12
- Not serious Core
  FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
  
  Food items is 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
  FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD STORAGE PROHIBITED AREAS
  
  Boxes of food stored in the walk-in freezer are subject to contamination, stored under the condenser that is leaking.
  
  Correction: Remove food items from this area to an area not subject to contamination.
  
  Code 3-305.12
- Not serious Core
  EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
  
  The walk-in freezer condenser is not maintained in good repair. The condenser is leaking.
  
  Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.
  
  Code 4-501.11 (A)
- Not serious Core Repeat
  TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED
  
  Unisex bathrooms by the South bar are 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
- Not serious Core
  HANDWASHING SIGNAGE
  
  No handwashing signage provided at South bar restrooms handwashing sinks.
  
  Correction: Provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
  
  Code 6-301.14

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.