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Cenex Convenience Store

1755 PLEASANT VIEW RD, Middleton, WI 53562 · Dane County

41cited violations
17serious tier
14inspections

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Retail Food Establishment)
Inspected by
Public Health Madison & Dane County
License / ID
73169-81364
Official record
Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026193
2025182
20232126
20222126
2019100
2017100
2016100
2015100
2014200
2013200

Inspections

  1. Jun 18, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

      CLEAN - FREQUENCY/CONTAMINATION

      Roller grill tong used with TCS food not cleaned at least every 4 hours.

      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

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

      CROSS CONTAMINATION

      Food is not protected from cross contamination. Raw shell eggs and raw shrimp stored above ready to eat foods in grill cooler drawers.

      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

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      FOOD - UNCOVERED

      Bread sticks and other foods are unwrapped or uncovered in walk-in cooler.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. If cross-contamination is evident, discard suspected foods

      Code WFC 3-302.11(4)

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER

      Spice shakers and grill squirt bottles are stored in 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

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      LABEL - BULK FOOD

      Ingredient list and allergen disclosure for customer self-dispensing bakery is not labeled as required.

      Correction: Properly label the bakery items 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

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      SANITIZER TEST KIT

      A test kit for quat sanitizer is not available.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code WFC 4-302.14

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

      TEMPERATURE - HOT HOLDING

      Egg and cheese bagel in hot spot is at 117F. Other foods at or above 135F.

      Correction: Maintain hot TCS foods at or above 135 degrees F.

      Code WFC 3-501.16

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      THERMOMETER - MISSING INDICATING

      Thermometer in hot spot is missing.

      Correction: Provide thermometers on hot holding unit shelves and is easily visible.

      Code WFC 4-204.112

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      WATER AVAILABLE

      Hot water capacity incapable of meeting the peak demands of the food establishments. Dish machine unable to reach 120F minimum temperature to wash.

      Correction: Provide an adequate water source or system that will meet the peak demands of this facility.

      Code WFC 5-103.11

  2. Apr 11, 2025 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

      EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORTING

      Employees have not been informed they must report all of the listed diagnosed foodborne illnesses and situations of exposure to foodborne illness to the person in charge.

      Correction: Person in charge shall inform or retrain food employees on required reporting of symptoms, lesions containing pus, diagnosis of foodborne illness and situations of exposure to foodborne illness.

      Code WFC 2-201.11

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      FOOD - UNCOVERED

      Cookies and a few other foods in the walk-in freezer were observed to be uncovered.

      Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. If cross-contamination is evident, discard suspected foods

      Code WFC 3-302.11(4)

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      GOOD REPAIR - PLUMBING

      One faucet handle at mop sink leaks steadily when water is turned on.

      Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.

      Code WFC 5-205.15

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      LABEL - BULK FOOD

      Bulk bakery foods available for customer self-dispensing do not have ingredient and allergen information available.

      Correction: Properly label the bulk bakery foods 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

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      SANITIZER TEST KIT

      A test kit for the sanitizer (quaternary ammonia) is not available. A test kit for the produce wash is also not available.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code WFC 4-302.14; WFC 7-204.12

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      THERMOMETER - MISSING INDICATING

      Thermometers in all refrigeration units are missing or not properly located.

      Correction: Provide or reposition a thermometer in each cold holding unit so that it is located in the warmest part of the refrigeration unit and is easily visible.

      Code WFC 4-204.112

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

      TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL

      Operator has no written plan for using time as a public health control, which is used for all prepackaged hot grab n go foods.

      Correction: Create a written plan for time as a public health control and maintain the documentation onsite.

      Code WFC 3-501.19

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      WIPING CLOTHS

      Sanitizer solution for wiping cloths and/or spray bottles that dispenses from the mop sink area is at 0 ppm quaternary ammonia.

      Correction: Store wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer solution when not in use. Wet cloths used with raw animal foods shall be kept in a separate sanitizing solution. Maintain sanitizer solution at concentrations per manufacturer's label.

      Code WFC 3-304.14

  3. Nov 3, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      LABEL - BULK FOOD - Not Corrected

      Bakery items from outside source available for customer self-dispensing is not labeled as required.

      Correction: Properly label bakery items 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

  4. Oct 27, 2023 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      CLEAN - COOKING/BAKING SURFACES

      Interior of microwave oven is not being cleaned at least every 24 hours. Food residue observed accumulated on the inside.

      Correction: Clean microwave oven door seals and cavities at least every 24 hours per manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.

      Code WFC 4-602.12(B)

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES

      Exterior of ice machine and outside of food shakers are soiled and unclean.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code WFC 4-601.11(C)

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

      CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

      Table mounted can opener blade and interior of ice machine shield are visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code WFC 4-601.11(A)

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER

      Food shakers are unlabeled..

      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

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      LABEL - BULK FOOD

      Bakery items from outside source available for customer self-dispensing is not labeled as required.

      Correction: Properly label bakery items 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

    • 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

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

      SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL

      The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the dish machine is 0ppm.

      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

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      SANITIZER TEST KIT

      A test kit for chlorine sanitizer is not available.

      Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

      Code WFC 4-302.14

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

      TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING

      Cheese stick in retail reach in cooler is 47F.

      Correction: Remove foods from unit. Repair and maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.

      Code WFC 3-501.16

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

      TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL

      Operator's written time as a public health control plan is not being followed. Hot bar foods are not marked per plan.

      Correction: Follow written time as a public health control. Maintain plan onsite.

      Code WFC 3-501.19

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

      TOXICS - SEPARATION

      Chemical spray bottle is stored with soda and single use portion cups.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

      Code WFC 7-201.11; 7-301.11

  5. Apr 20, 2022 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES - Not Corrected

      Ice machine exterior and non-food contact portion of interior drop shield are soiled. Shelving in kitchen areas is dusty.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code WFC 4-601.11(C)

  6. Apr 11, 2022 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES

      Ice machine exterior and non-food contact portion of interior drop shield are soiled. Shelving in kitchen areas is dusty. Floor beneath BiB system is heavily soiled.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code WFC 4-601.11(C)

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

      DATE MARK - SYSTEM

      A date marking system is not in place for ready-to-eat TCS foods. Open containers of roller grill foods and nacho cheese are not datemarked.

      Correction: Implement procedures so that all ready-to-eat TCS foods are date marked with a date not to exceed 7 days.

      Code WFC 3-501.17

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

      EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORTING

      Employees have not been informed they must report symptoms, lesions containing pus, diagnosis of foodborne illness, and situations of exposure to foodborne illness to the person in charge.

      Correction: Person in charge shall inform or retrain food employees on required reporting of symptoms, lesions containing pus, diagnosis of foodborne illness and situations of exposure to foodborne illness.

      Code WFC 2-201.11

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      EQUIPMENT - NSF/ANSI

      Tabletop homestyle cooler does not meet ANSI standards for food service equipment, or has not received prior approval from the Department.

      Correction: Replace with only ANSI accredited equipment in the facility, or submit to the Department for evaluation and approval of non-ANSI equipment. Remove unit from establishment.

      Code WFC 4-205.11

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice

      FOOD - CONTAMINATION

      Foods on prep table located immediately next to kitchen hand sink are subject to potential contamination from splashover of handwashing acivities.

      Correction: Change methods or procedures to protect foods from contamination. Shield on left hand of hand sink or relocate prep table.

      Code WFC 3-307.11

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

      HANDWASHING - SOAP

      Soap not available at food employee handwash sink in men's restroom.

      Correction: Provide hand soap at handsink to facilitate proper handwashing.

      Code WFC 6-301.11

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

      STORAGE - FOOD ON FLOOR

      Tray of raw ground beef stored on the floor in walkin cooler.

      Correction: Store all food items at least 6 inches above the floor.

      Code WFC 3-305.11

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

      TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING

      Nacho cheese in tabletop homestyle Summit cooler was at 45F.

      Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.

      Code WFC 3-501.16

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor)

      TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL

      Operator has no written plan for using time as a public health control, and food containers were not marked.

      Correction: Create a written plan for time as a public health control and maintain the documentation onsite.

      Code WFC 3-501.19

    • Serious Priority (CDC risk factor) Corrected on site

      TOXICS - SEPARATION

      Washer fluid in retail area is stored over soda. Sunscreen over canned food.

      Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.

      Code WFC 7-201.11; 7-301.11

    • Not serious Good Retail Practice Corrected on site

      WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP

      Utensil washing sinks are not being properly set-up. Operator describes process is sanitize, rinse, wash.

      Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry.

      Code WFC 4-603 to 4-703

  7. Jul 29, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  8. Sep 27, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  9. Aug 17, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  10. Aug 19, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  11. Aug 4, 2014 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  12. Jul 28, 2014 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  13. Aug 28, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required

    No violations cited.

  14. Feb 25, 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.