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Madison Cafe
September 17, 2026 · Score 35
not rated
- official resultScore 35
- score35 pts
- inspection typeCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- failed findings6
- critical findings4
Failed findings
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hot food sitting too coolcriticalOfficial wording: Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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pest / contamination issuecriticalOfficial wording: Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garments.
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roaches are dining toocriticalOfficial wording: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.Roaches were cited at this visit · September 17, 2026.
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surfaces not properly sanitizedcriticalOfficial wording: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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basically rolling out the welcome mat for pestsOfficial wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Score 23 on June 23, 2026: Score changed by +12 points. 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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