Ancora
611 N SHERMAN AVE, Madison, WI 53704 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICFDD-2020-00337
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 19, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CLEAN - FREQUENCY/CONTAMINATION
Grill/ line utensils used with TCS food not cleaned at least every 4 hours. 6am-10:30am, 10:30am- 2pm
Correction: Wash, rinse, then sanitize food contact surfaces used with TCS food at least every 4 hours and any time contamination has occurred.
Code WFC 4-602.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
DATE MARK - EXCEEDED OR MISSING
Glazes (02/12) and Tomatoes (02/07) being cold held has a datemark that exceeds 7 days.
Correction: Discard foods that are not datemarked, improperly datemarked, or held past the alloted 7 days.
Code WFC 3-501.18
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
HACCP SPECIAL PROCESSES
No variance and/or HACCP plan has been approved for cold brew being brewed at room temperature
Correction: Stop current process until a variance and/or HACCP plan has been applied for and approved by the Department.
Code WFC 3-502.11; 3-502.12
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
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Dec 26, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
LIGHT SHIELDING
Light bulb under ventilation hood where convection ovens are located is missing a shield.
Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.
Code WFC 6-202.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for quaternary ammonia (Steramine Tablets) used in barista sanibucket is above 500ppm.
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
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Oct 31, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CONSUMER ADVISORY - Not Corrected
Consumer advisory on menu is missing for some menu items that can have undercooked eggs.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory with required disclosure and reminder components for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code WFC 3-603.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES - Not Corrected
Dumpster for recycling is missing a plug.
Correction: Provide tight fitting lids, doors and covers for the receptacles and waste handling units used for refuse, recyclables and returnables.
Code WFC 5-501.15
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Oct 25, 2023 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CONSUMER ADVISORY
Consumer advisory on menu is missing for some menu items that can have undercooked eggs.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory with required disclosure and reminder components for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code WFC 3-603.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER
Potato seasoning is stored in an unlabeled container.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code WFC 3-302.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PEST - CONTROL DEVICES
The insect control device is located over the food prep area.
Correction: Remove or relocate this device so that it is not over any food prep area.
Code WFC 6-202.13
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES
Dumpster for recycling is missing a plug.
Correction: Provide tight fitting lids, doors and covers for the receptacles and waste handling units used for refuse, recyclables and returnables.
Code WFC 5-501.15
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES
Thermometer not being sanitized before taking food temperature.
Correction: After cleaning, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Code WFC 4-702.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
STORAGE - SINGLE-SERVICE
Clean dishes being stored upright and uncovered.
Correction: Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location a minimum of 6-inches off the floor.
Code WFC 4-903.11 B(2)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
Crema in large kitchen table top cooler is 45F
Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.
Code WFC 3-501.16
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Operator has no written plan for using time as a public health control for potatoes and maple butter held at ambient temperature.
Correction: Create a written plan for time as a public health control and maintain the documentation onsite.
Code WFC 3-501.19
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TOXICS - LABELING
Dish soap in unlabeled squeeze bottle.
Correction: Provide labels for toxic items used in the food establishment.
Code WFC 7-101.11; 7-102.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Mar 30, 2021 Pre-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.