Kings Wok
5131 DOUGLAS AVE F, Racine, WI 53402 · Racine County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Central Racine County Health Department
- License / ID
- HSAT-7QXKXN
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (262) 681-2888
- Official record
- Central Racine County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 13 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Inspections
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Aug 19, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw chicken was found stored above ready to eat foods.
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. Cooler was reorganized during in spection.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THAWING
Chicken was found thawing in stagnant water in the 4 compartment sink.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. Chicken was moved to WI Cooler.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - 4-HOURS - NOT MARKED
Shredded cabbage using time as a public health control for 4 hours is not properly marked or identified with a discard time.
Correction: Food items shall be marked or otherwise identfied with a time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control. Timer ws set during inspection.
Code 3-501.19 (B) (2)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jan 7, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 3 priority foundation, 1 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION
Drain cleaner was found stored next to food products during inspection.
Correction: Toxic cleaner was moved during inspection.
Code 7-201.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - COOKING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES
The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of safe cooking temperatures.
Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials on safe cooking temperatures so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees. Provided fact sheet on cook temps. Will email factsheet in chinese.
Code 2-102.11 (C) (6)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - 4-HOURS - NOT MARKED
Shredded Cabbage using time as a public health control for 4 hours is not properly marked or identified with a discard time.
Correction: Food items shall be marked or otherwise identfied with a time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food was removed from temperature control. Discard food item.
Code 3-501.19 (B) (2)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Multiple utensils were found soiled (bowls, mixer, tongs). All utensils that are incontact with foods should be washed rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE
Evidence of infestation behind the bulk bins in the back shelving area.
Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and sanitize area. Will return in 2 weeks to verify
Code 6-501.111 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jun 23, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The back exterior screen door in the kitchen is not tight-fitting.
Correction: Provide a tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Jun 20, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw chicken is over sauces in the walk-in cooler and raw meat is in the top compartment of the prep table over ready-to-eat products in the bottom. The items in the prep cooler were relocated during the inspection. A re-inspection will be conducted on 6/23/25 to check the walk-in cooler food products.
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)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Shredded and diced cabbage was stored on the counter top at 42 F with no means of keeping it cold at 41 F or below. The cabbage was placed in the cooler during the 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THAWING
Beef is being improperly thawed in a bowl on the counter top. The bowl was placed in the walk-in cooler as the product was still mostly frozen.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The back exterior screen door in the kitchen is not tight-fitting.
Correction: Provide a tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Mar 4, 2024 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
A wet wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces was stored on the cooking ledge.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
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Feb 23, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 6 core, 3 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
WHEN TO WASH
Employee observed not washing hands after taking a phone order and putting on gloves. Discussed proper hand washing with employee during the inspection. See handout.
Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.
Code 2-301.14
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw food is stored over sauces in the prep cooler and in the walk-in cooler. The raw meats were relocated while on-site.
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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
PACKAGE INTEGRITY
Two dented cans were noted in the back storage room. One was dented along the bottom seam and the other had a dent with sharp corners. The cans were set aside for credit from the distributor.
Correction: Discard any damaged boxes with food that is potentially contaminated or adulterated.
Code 3-202.15
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING
Eggs rolls, cooked chicken, pork and rice in the walk-in cooler are improperly date marked or not date marked.
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. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.
Code 3-501.17 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES
The chlorine test strips that were on-site were expired.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code 4-302.14
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Knives and the mandolin are visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Scoops were found in bulk spices and in cut vegetables with their handle in contact with the food. The scoops were removed.
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
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
A wet wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on the kitchen prep table.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Buckets of sauce stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CONFORM TO ANSI STANDARDS
The handheld mandolin is not ANSI certified or approved by the department.
Correction: Unapproved equipment shall be removed from food service.
Code 4-205.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The back screen door in the kitchen is not tight-fitting with gaps at the bottom of the door..
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION
There were grease droplets forming 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
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jun 8, 2023 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw meats are in the top compartment of the prep cooler over sauce in the bottom compartment and raw meat was over raw vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Foods were relocated during the 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)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - IMMERSION
The establishment did not have sink stoppers to properly fill the sinks for washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Sink stoppers were provided by the follow-up inspection.
Correction: Provide sink stoppers. Provide sink compartments that can accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.
Code 4-301.12 (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
HAND DRYING PROVISION
The hand towel dispenser in the restroom was empty. Towels were provided during the inspection.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code 6-301.12
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Not serious
Core
WASHING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Staff was not washing vegetables before cutting them according the Hui. Discussed the importance of washing vegetables before using them.
Correction: Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in READY−TO−EAT form.
Code 3-302.15 (A)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE
Several plastic to-go containers with no handles were in the bulk sugar and bulk flour. Scoops with handles were available in the bins but not being used. The to-go containers were removed from the bulk bins.
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
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED
Clean utensils are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.
Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.
Code 4-901.11
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Not serious
Core
INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS
The back screen door is not tight-fitting. There was a gap at the top of the door.
Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.
Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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.