American Legion Post 245
2217 AMERICAN LEGION DR, Cross Plains, WI 53528 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- 72910-81059
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 22, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CROSS CONTAMINATION
Food is not protected from cross contamination. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in upright refrigerator.
Correction: During storage, preparation, holding, and display, keep raw animal foods separate from each other and from ready-to-eat foods so that cross contamination is prevented. Unwashed fruits and vegetables have to be separated from raw animal ready-to-eat foods and washed produce. If there is question of possible contamination, discard ready-to-eat foods.
Code WFC 3-302.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
EATING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO
Employee was observed drinking from open containers in the kitchen area.
Correction: Provide an employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use. Beverage containers must be closed and handled to prevent contamination of employee's hands, container, and exposed food, clean utensils, clean linens, and unwrapped single use items.
Code WFC 2-401.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - PLUMBING
Mop sink faucet leaks.
Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.
Code WFC 5-205.15
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES
Pans and utensils are not being sanitized.
Correction: After cleaning, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Code WFC 4-702.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP
Utensil washing sinks are not being properly set-up.
Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry.
Code WFC 4-603 to 4-703
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
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Mar 17, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CROSS CONTAMINATION
Food is not protected from cross contamination. Raw shell eggs stored over milk in upright refrigerator.
Correction: During storage, preparation, holding, and display, keep raw animal foods separate from each other and from ready-to-eat foods so that cross contamination is prevented. Unwashed fruits and vegetables have to be separated from raw animal ready-to-eat foods and washed produce. If there is question of possible contamination, discard ready-to-eat foods.
Code WFC 3-302.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
EATING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO
Employee was observed drinking from open containers in the kitchen area.
Correction: Provide an employee break room or designate an area away from food preparation for eating and tobacco use. Beverage containers must be closed and handled to prevent contamination of employee's hands, container, and exposed food, clean utensils, clean linens, and unwrapped single use items.
Code WFC 2-401.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - PLUMBING
Mop sink faucet leaks.
Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.
Code WFC 5-205.15
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES
Pans and utensils are not being sanitized.
Correction: After cleaning, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Code WFC 4-702.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP
Utensil washing sinks are not being properly set-up.
Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry.
Code WFC 4-603 to 4-703
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
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Apr 28, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Apr 20, 2023 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the low temp dish machine is 0 ppm. Sanitizer bottle is empty.
Correction: Use test strips to measure proper sanitizer concentration and adjust the concentration accordingly. Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer.
Code WFC 4-501.114
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer (i.e. chlorine/quaternary ammonia/iodine/lactic acid) is not available or is expired/damaged.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code WFC 4-302.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Oct 17, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Mar 15, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Mar 16, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Mar 15, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Dec 17, 2014 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Dec 18, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 10, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 20, 2012 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
Source: Public Health Madison & Dane County. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.