Cenex Convenience Store
7515 UNIVERSITY AVE, Middleton, WI 53562 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food Establishment)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- 73168-81363
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 3, 2026 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
CLEANABLE - NONFOOD SURFACE
Cardboard used to line retail cooler shelf that is exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling is not easily cleanable.
Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth materials.
Code WFC 4-101.19
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
FOOD - SAFE
Country Fresh Meats cheese and sausage packages beyond sell by date.
Correction: Discard unsafe or adulterated food items.
Code WFC 3-101.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
LABEL - PACKAGED FOOD
Bags of ice packaged at the establishment is improperly labeled. Label only contains weight.
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
LABEL - BULK FOOD
Bulk bakery available for customer self-dispensing is not labeled as required.
Correction: Properly label bulk bakery with the manufacturer`s or processor`s label or use another method of notification to provide the common name, ingredient list and allergen content disclosure.
Code WFC 3-602.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
RESPONDING TO CONTAMINATION EVENTS
The food establishment does not have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Correction: Provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Code WFC 2-501.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES
Cappaccino parts, ice scoop, and soda nozzles 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
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit 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
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Sep 21, 2023 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
LABEL - PACKAGED FOOD
Ice packaged in store does contain name and address of packer on label.
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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Aug 18, 2022 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled: the shield inside the ice machine has some mildew growth on the bottom edge; the inside components of the cappuccino machine is soiled at the point where the powder is dispensed from the bulk bin (behind the front access door of the machine).
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Utilize a Wash, Rinse Sanitize process on a regular basis to maintain in clean condition.
Code WFC 4-601.11(A)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
FOOD - SAFE
Expired lunchmeat (one package) and several packages of jerky/cheese sticks found in the open air retail cooler.
Correction: Discard unsafe or adulterated food items.
Code WFC 3-101.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in the men's and women's restrooms.
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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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Aug 19, 2021 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Sep 4, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Oct 30, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 9, 2016 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 2, 2016 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Nov 3, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Feb 19, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 28, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jan 10, 2013 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.