Cafe Domestique
1406 Williamson ST, Madison, WI 53703 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food Establishment)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICFDD-2016-00323
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 7, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in the employee restroom downstairs.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster at each employee handwash sink that reminds food employees to wash their hands.
Code WFC 6-301.14
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
THERMOMETER - INACCURATE STEM
Thermometer used to measure food temperatures is inaccurate by greater than +/- 2 degrees. The Stem thermometer available does not work.
Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.
Code WFC 4-203.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
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May 13, 2025 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
AIR GAP - DRAIN
The ice machine does not have a proper air gap between the drain and the sewage system.
Correction: Provide a 2 inch air gap to the open site floor drain.
Code WFC 5-402.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
LABEL - PACKAGED FOOD
Packaged Beverage drinks for retail is improperly labeled.
Correction: Properly label packaged food items with: common name; an ingredient list, including all subingredients in descending order of predominance, including; a weight or count; the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; allergen content disclosure.
Code WFC 3-602.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Feb 22, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CERTIFICATE POSTED
There is no current food manager`s exam certificate posted in the food establishment.
Correction: Post current food manager exam certificate in a conspicuous place.
Code WFC 12-201.11(B)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Sep 15, 2022 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
AIR GAP - DRAIN
The ice machine at the retail counter does not have a proper air gap between the drain and the sewage system.
Correction: Provide a 2 inch air gap to the open site floor drain.
Code WFC 5-402.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
LABEL - PACKAGED FOOD
Bottled latte drinks in the open air cooler at front register are improperly labeled.
Correction: Properly label packaged food items with: common name; an ingredient list, including all subingredients in descending order of predominance, including; a weight or count; the name and address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; allergen content disclosure.
Code WFC 3-602.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Nov 17, 2021 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - Not Corrected
There is no certified food protection manager for the establishment.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
SANITIZER TEST KIT - Not Corrected
A test kit for the sanitizer quaternary ammonia is not available.
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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Nov 15, 2021 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
There is no certified food protection manager for the establishment.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer quaternary ammonia is not available.
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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
Corrected on site
STORAGE - SINGLE-SERVICE
Single-use utensils (paper cups and cup holders) improperly stored on the floor in the basement.
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
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
2 door cooler under espresso machine: milk at 55F
Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.
Code WFC 3-501.16
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
THERMOMETER - MISSING INDICATING
Thermometer in the basement 2 door cooler is missing and the thermometer in the 2 door cooler under the espresso machine is not properly located.
Correction: Provide a thermometer in the basement 2 door cooler and reposition the thermometer in the 2 door cooler under the espresso machine so that it is located in the warmest part of the refrigeration unit and is easily visible.
Code WFC 4-204.112
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TOXICS - USE CONDITIONS
Steramine quat sanitizer is not being used according to manufacturer`s use directions. The sanitizer tested >500 ppm.
Correction: Change procedures and provide training to employees on proper use of toxic chemicals. Use toxic chemical according to manufacturer's use directions. Maintain Steramine sanitizer at 200-400 ppm.
Code WFC 7-202.12
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Mar 28, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 27, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Dec 7, 2016 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.