Bradbury's Cafe
127 N Hamilton ST, Madison, WI 53703 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICFDD-2017-00588
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 24, 2026 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING - Not Corrected
True Box cooler: ambient air 55 degree F
Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.
Code WFC 3-501.16
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Apr 22, 2026 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
True Box cooler: liquid eggs 47F, mozzarella 49F, crepe batter 49F, ambient air 47F, ham 48F
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
THERMOMETER - MISSING INDICATING
Thermometer in True box cooler is missing or not properly located.
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
WIPING CLOTHS
Wet wiping cloths improperly stored at 0 ppm chlorine.
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.
Code WFC 3-304.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Sep 29, 2025 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Apr 18, 2025 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
COOLING METHODS
Ground lamb cooled improperly. Lamb 102 degree F after 2.5 hours while inside box cooler.
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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - DESIGN
The design of the walls in the dishwashing and mop sink area are not easily cleanable. Presently has exposed wood that is not easily cleanable and has food debris.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code WFC 6-201.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - UNNECESSARY ITEMS
Small box freezer is non-operational and is stored in the food establishment is unnecessary to its operation or maintenance.
Correction: Remove items that are unnecessary to the operation and maintenance of the food establishment. This includes food service equipment that is no longer used or nonfunctional.
Code WFC 6-501.114
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES
Thermometer is not being sanitized prior to use.
Correction: After cleaning, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Code WFC 4-702.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TOXICS - LABELING
Bottle containing window cleaner is unlabeled.
Correction: Provide labels for toxic items used in the food establishment.
Code WFC 7-101.11; 7-102.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Apr 3, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
STORAGE - EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR
Pitchers are improperly stored next to mop sink.
Correction: Store equipment and utensils in a clean location to prevent potential contamination.
Code WFC 4-903.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
Parsnip pate in reach-in prep cooler being cold held at 47F
Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.
Code WFC 3-501.16
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
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Jun 2, 2022 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
There is no current certified food protection manager for the establishment. Certificate posted expired 1/11/2021.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
Interior of ice machine is visibly 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
PEST - EVIDENCE
Evidence of small flies 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
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for bleach in the wiping cloth bucket is at 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
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
WIPING CLOTHS
Wet wiping cloths improperly stored on counter.
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.
Code WFC 3-304.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Feb 22, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Apr 11, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 28, 2017 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.