Centenario Restaurant
107 BAKER ST, Village Of Waunakee, WI 53597 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICFDD-2024-00115
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 12 | 6 |
Inspections
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Jan 15, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CLEAN - FREQUENCY/CONTAMINATION
Cutting boards on the front of the prep coolers used with TCS food not cleaned at least every 4 hours. Per staff explanation, these cutting boards are cleaned at the end of the night.
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
Container of cooked pork being cold held has a datemark that exceeds 7 days - dated 01/06 and today is 01/15.
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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
FOOD - THAWING
Fish being stored in the prep sink improperly thawed - there was no running water to help product cool more evenly and safely.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods under refrigeration, submerged in running water, or in a microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.
Code WFC 3-501.13
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
HANDSINK - ACCESSIBLE/CONVENIENT
Handsink at the bar is also being used as a dump sink as is evident from the drink ice in the sink.
Correction: Provide an accessible handsink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.
Code WFC 5-203.11; 5-204.11; 5-205.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
HANDWASHING - DRYING
No single-use toweling or approved hand drying device available at handsink at the bar for hand drying.
Correction: Provide single-use toweling or an approved hand drying device at handsink to facilitate proper handwashing.
Code WFC 6-301.12
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for bar dish machine was 0 ppm chlorine after several wash cycles.
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
STORAGE - SINGLE-SERVICE
To-go containers and plastic cups in boxes/cases are stored directly on the floor.
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)
Corrected on site
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Sep 3, 2024 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 23, 2024 Routine Inspection · 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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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
BARE HAND CONTACT
Employee observed handling food with bare hands: foodworker applied and cheese topping to refried beans on plate without using gloves or a utensil.
Correction: Employees shall use single-use gloves, utensils, bakery papers or other approved means when handling ready-to-eat foods.
Code WFC 3-301.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CONSUMER ADVISORY
Consumer advisory on menu is missing asterik on several items which can be ordered undercooked or are served raw: Breakfast Menu- Chilquiles (eggs on top), Huevos Rancheros (two eggs of your choice). Dinner Menu- Aguachile (made with raw shrimp; choice of fish or shrimp) is missing asterik. Dinner Menu- Oyster from the Shell is missing asterik.
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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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
COOLING METHODS
Refried beans in walk-in cooler were dated yesterday 8/22 and temp'd at 50F and 60F (two separate containers). The containers were covered with lids and there was a great deal of condensation on the underside of the lids; and product depth in one of the two containers was approximately 6 inches (3-4 inches in the other container). Both containers were discarded.
Correction: Adjust methods to assure that food is rapidly cooled from 135 degrees F to 41 degrees F or less within six hours, provided the food cools from 135 degrees F to 70 degrees F within two hours. TCS foods prepared from ambient temperature ingredients shall be cooled within four hours to 41 degrees F or less. Use one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (1) Placing t
Code WFC 3-501.15
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CROSS CONTAMINATION
Food is not protected from cross contamination. In Dukers two door prep cooler, raw fish was stored over prepared garlic toast.
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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
FOOD- THAWING ROP FISH
Frozen fish in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) is being improperly thawed.
Correction: Remove fish from ROP prior to thawing.
Code WFC 3-501.13(E)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER
Oil and water in bottles on the cook line 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
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SHELLSTOCK MAINTAINING IDENTIFICATION
Shellstock tags not available. Per staff, they were being saved but someone discarded them who was unfamiliar with record keeping requirement.
Correction: Shellstock shall be held in original container until emptied and not commingled with other shellstock. Shellstock tags shall be held at food establishment for a minimum of 90 days after the shellstock container is emptied. Tags shall be kept in chronological order with last date of sale/serving recorded on tag. Discard shellstock where tags are not available.
Code WFC 3-202.18; 3-203.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
TABLEWARE CONTAMINATION
Spoons at the expo window are stored with the eating end of the spoon in an up position and the handle is inaccessible to remove the spoon from the container. Thus the spoon will be contaminated when it is pulled from the container for staff.
Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination.
Code WFC 4-904.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
Foods in walk in cooler being cold held at 43-44F; the cooling unit readout is showing a temp setting of 37F. After discussing with staff, the management came to the conclusion that a service technician would be called as the cooling unit is brand new. Service call made during the inspection.
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
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Jun 17, 2024 Pre-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have some dust to be cleaned prior to opening.
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)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
EQUIPMENT - NSF/ANSI
Bar ice bin 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.
Code WFC 4-205.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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.