Hartmeyer Ice Arena
1834 COMMERCIAL AVE, Madison, WI 53704 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- 67670-70495
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 10, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
Food surface is visibly soiled - nozzles inside cappuccino machine are heavily soiled. These should be washed/rinsed/sanitized every 24 hours.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code WFC 4-601.11(A)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PEST - OUTSIDE OPENINGS
Several areas inside the concession stands have wall penetrations that require filling to block pests from entering: places where electrical conduit and water lines enter the room; the back corner behind the floor mounted money box has noticeable gaps; the bottoms of the entry doors would benefit from door rigid sweeps on the bottoms of the doors (presently there are half inch gaps between the bottoms of the doors and the floor); there is a penetration on the side of the cabinet behind the hot water heater.
Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.
Code WFC 6-202.15
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
PEST - EVIDENCE
Evidence of pests observed. Mouse observed in trash can. There are traps in the space - more might be beneficial. Facility uses Plunkett Pest Control for ongoing pest control. No droppings observed.
Correction: Provide proper pest control by trapping or otherwise controlling pest problems on a continual basis. Clean up all pest activity evidence and increase control activities.
Code WFC 6-501.111
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
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Mar 1, 2025 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
THERMOMETER - INACCURATE STEM
Thermometer used to measure food temperatures is inaccurate - thermometer is showing an air temp of around 34F when actual air temp in concession stand is around 50/51F.
Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.
Code WFC 4-203.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
THERMOMETER - MISSING INDICATING
Thermometer in the two refrigerator units is missing. Do not need a thermometer in the freezer.
Correction: Provide or reposition thermometer 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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Apr 17, 2024 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled: interior of cappuccino machine - dispensing nozzles are soiled with a buildup of cappuccino power and the wire rack of the donut warmer machine are soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code WFC 4-601.11(A)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in concession kitchen or women's restroom.
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
PEST - EVIDENCE
Evidence of pests observed. Mouse droppings observed in cabinet under 4 compartment sink.
Correction: Provide proper pest control by trapping or otherwise controlling pest problems on a continual basis. Clean up all pest activity evidence and increase control activities.
Code WFC 6-501.111
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
STORAGE - SINGLE-SERVICE
#1) Single-Use utensils (boxes of Solo and Dart brand disposable cups) improperly stored in boxes on floor. #2) single use forks and spoons on the middle shelf to the left of the cash register are uncovered/not protected from contamination. Spoons are visibly dirty. Additionally, considering the Pest-Evidence violation, these items need to be stored in a container with a tight fitting lid. It is noted that food products (candy, power drink mixes are all stored in plastic totes with secure lids. The same is needed for single use utensils, containers (plastic nacho containers) napkins, single use food wrappers (single use pretzel sleeves,etc).
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)
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Apr 21, 2023 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES
Interior of freezer has ice build up.
Correction: Defrost and remove ice build up.
Code WFC 4-601.11(C)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Mar 11, 2020 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jan 20, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Mar 7, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Apr 29, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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May 6, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Dec 26, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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May 7, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Apr 23, 2012 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.