Club 5
5 APPLEGATE CT, Madison, WI 53713 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- 53625-47058
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 16 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 | 14 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 7, 2025 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES - Not Corrected
Non-food contact surfaces of the lower portions of the 3 soda gun dispenser systems at the front bar are soiled and unclean. Interiors of the 2 pizza ovens closest to the kitchen entrance 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)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - PLUMBING - Not Corrected
PVC water collection pipe is dripping onto the floor of the front bar, near the 3 door beer cooler, resulting in the formation of a puddle below the pipe.
Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.
Code WFC 5-205.15
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - NON-HAND FAUCETS - Not Corrected
The handsinks located in the front and back bars of this facility are not equipped with non-hand operated faucets.
Correction: Provide a functional non-hand operated faucet at all hand sinks in the facility.
Code WFC 5-202.12(C)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Nov 4, 2025 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
CLEAN - COOKING/BAKING SURFACES
Interiors of pizza ovens are not being cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
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)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES
Non-food contact surfaces of the lower portions of the 3 soda gun dispenser systems at the front bar are soiled and unclean. Interiors of the 2 pizza ovens closest to the kitchen entrance 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)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Repeat
Corrected on site
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
Interior ice shield of ice machine in back storage area 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
GOOD REPAIR - PLUMBING
PVC water collection pipe is dripping onto the floor of the front bar, near the 3 door beer cooler, resulting in the formation of a puddle below the pipe.
Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.
Code WFC 5-205.15
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - NON-HAND FAUCETS
The handsinks located in the front and back bars of this facility are not equipped with non-hand operated faucets.
Correction: Provide a functional non-hand operated faucet at all hand sinks in the facility.
Code WFC 5-202.12(C)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Repeat
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the front bar dish machine is at 0 ppm.
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
Corrected on site
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Dec 19, 2024 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES - Not Corrected
Non-food contact surfaces of mini pizza ovens 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)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - EQUIPMENT - Not Corrected
Cooler by the Red Bull machine behind the bar and small chest cooler behind the secondary bar are not functional.
Correction: Maintain equipment in good repair.
Code WFC 4-501.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - NON-HAND FAUCETS - Not Corrected
The handsink located behind the bar s not equipped with a non-hand operated faucet.
Correction: Provide a functional non-hand operated faucet at all hand sinks in the facility.
Code WFC 5-202.12(C)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - GOOD REPAIR - Not Corrected
Floor tiles are missing in both restrooms.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code WFC 6-501.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN - Not Corrected
Debris is present on the floor under shelves and equipment along the bar.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - UNNECESSARY ITEMS - Not Corrected
The dish machine stored in the backroom of the food establishment and the items stored on top of it are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Dec 17, 2024 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES
Non-food contact surfaces of mini pizza ovens 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)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
Soda nozzle of dispenser closest to the handwash sink behind the bar and the nozzle of the dispenser furthest from the entrance of the secondary bar are both visibly soiled. Additionally, food contact surfaces of mini pizza oven pizza trays 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
GOOD REPAIR - EQUIPMENT
Cooler by the Red Bull machine behind the bar and small chest cooler behind the secondary bar are not functional.
Correction: Maintain equipment in good repair.
Code WFC 4-501.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
HANDSINK - ACCESSIBLE/CONVENIENT
Handsink behind the bar is not accessible due to blockage by garbage can.
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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - NON-HAND FAUCETS
The handsink located behind the bar s not equipped with a non-hand operated faucet.
Correction: Provide a functional non-hand operated faucet at all hand sinks in the facility.
Code WFC 5-202.12(C)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - GOOD REPAIR
Floor tiles are missing in both restrooms.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code WFC 6-501.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN
Debris is present on the floor under shelves and equipment along the bar.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - UNNECESSARY ITEMS
The dish machine stored in the backroom of the food establishment and the items stored on top of it are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.
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)
Repeat
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the secondary bar dish machine is at 10 ppm.
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
Corrected on site
STORAGE - IN-USE UTENSILS
In-use utensil improperly stored. Ice scoop stored in the ice bin closest to the handwash sink behind the bar with the handle end touching the ice.
Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135 degrees F.
Code WFC 3-304.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Dec 14, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - GOOD REPAIR - Not Corrected
There is a hole in the bottom of the wall by the ice machine in the back room. Some of the sealed flooring tiles in the room with the washer and dryer are worn away and no longer in good repair.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code WFC 6-501.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN - Not Corrected
Debris is present in the back room on the floor by the ice machine, and near the entrance of the back room.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - UNNECESSARY ITEMS - Not Corrected
Dish machine stored in the back room of 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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Dec 11, 2023 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
There is no proof available onsite of having a certified food protection manager for the establishment.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
The food contact surfaces of the three soda spray guns in the back bar are visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code WFC 4-601.11(A)
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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
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sinks in the restrooms or behind the front and back bar.
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
PHYSICAL FACILITY - GOOD REPAIR
There is a hole in the bottom of the wall by the ice machine in the back room. Some of the sealed flooring tiles in the room with the washer and dryer are worn away and no longer in good repair.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code WFC 6-501.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN
Debris is present in the back room on the floor by the ice machine, and near the entrance of the back room. Debris is present under the front bar on both sides and under the back bar.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - UNNECESSARY ITEMS
Dish machine stored in the back room of 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
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)
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the back bar dish machone is at 0 ppm chlorine.
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
Single use utensils are being improperly stored on the floor of the front bar.
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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Feb 1, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jan 31, 2023 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for the low temp dish machine at the upper bar is at 0ppm. Sanitizer hooked up to machine is clear. This area will not be in use until Friday.
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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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Dec 4, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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May 23, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 14, 2017 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 7, 2017 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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May 17, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 10, 2015 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 3, 2015 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 16, 2014 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Mar 19, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 14, 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.