Cousin's Sub
5413 MONONA DR, Monona, WI 53716 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICFDD-2023-00022
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 | 16 | 7 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Inspections
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Sep 14, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CLEAN - FREQUENCY/CONTAMINATION
Spatulas, tongs used with TCS food not cleaned at least every 4 hours or after contamination has occurred
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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
FOOD - UNCOVERED
Bread is stored on counter top was observed to be unwrapped or 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)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in front food service area.
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
Repeat
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer quaternary ammonia is not available or is expired/damaged.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code WFC 4-302.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Aug 14, 2025 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Repeat
Corrected on site
DATE MARK - EXCEEDED OR MISSING - Not Corrected
Mac and cheese being cold held is datemarked 8/2, it exceeds 7 days.
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 Practicetic acid)
Repeat
SANITIZER TEST KIT - Not Corrected
A test kit for the sanitizer chlorine is not available.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code WFC 4-302.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jul 28, 2025 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
DATE MARK - SYSTEM
A date marking system is not in place for all ready-to-eat TCS foods. Pepperoni melt dated 7/24 it was unclear if this was the expiration date or preparation date.
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
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
DATE MARK - EXCEEDED OR MISSING
Mac and cheese being cold held is datemarked 7/24 it exceeds 7 days.
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
FOOD - UNCOVERED
Bread on the counter top and bread rack were observed to be unwrapped or 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)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
HANDWASHING - DRYING
No single-use toweling available at handsink in dishwashing area 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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
PEST - CONTROL DEVICES
The insect control device- strips are located over clean dishes in the food prep area.
Correction: Remove or relocate this device so that it is not over any food prep area.
Code WFC 6-202.13
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Repeat
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES
Thermometer not being sanitized before use.
Correction: After cleaning, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Code WFC 4-702.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practicetic acid)
Repeat
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer chlorine is not available.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code WFC 4-302.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Aug 9, 2024 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 12, 2024 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Repeat
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES - Not Corrected
Themometer not being sanitized.
Correction: After cleaning, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Code WFC 4-702.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
THERMOMETER - MISSING INDICATING - Not Corrected
Thermometer in table top 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
Repeat
WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP - Not Corrected
Utensil washing sinks are not being properly set-up. The rinse sink contain dirty dishes.
Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry.
Code WFC 4-603 to 4-703
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Repeat
Corrected on site
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May 22, 2024 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
Meat slicer is visibly soiled with food debris.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code WFC 4-601.11(A)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CLEAN - FREQUENCY/CONTAMINATION
Spatulas, spoons used with TCS food not cleaned at least every 4 hours or after soiled.
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)
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
Corrected on site
FOOD PREP SINK
Food prep sink is holding empty boxes.
Correction: Provide and use a sink solely for the purpose of food preparation.
Code WFC 4-301.16
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
MISCELLANEOUS
Several mops in mop sink place inside mop sink which does not allow them to dry out
Correction: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air?dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT,
Code WFC - 6-501.26
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES
Themometer not being sanitized.
Correction: After cleaning, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Code WFC 4-702.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer quaternary ammonia is not available or is expired/damaged.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code WFC 4-302.14
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
STORAGE - FOOD ON FLOOR
Several boxes of food stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
Correction: Store all food items at least 6 inches above the floor.
Code WFC 3-305.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
STORAGE - SINGLE-SERVICE
Single use lids improperly stored on the floor in front of 3 compartment sink.
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
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
Sliced tomatoes in tabletop cooler being cold held at 45-47 degrees F.
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 table top 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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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TOXICS - LABELING
Bottle containing blue solution is not labeled.
Correction: Provide labels for toxic items used in the food establishment.
Code WFC 7-101.11; 7-102.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP
Utensil washing sinks are not being properly set-up. The rinse sink contain dirty dishes.
Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry.
Code WFC 4-603 to 4-703
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Jan 25, 2023 Pre-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
There is no certified food protection manager for the establishment. Staff thinks that employee is certified, but this employee's certificate is not available.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - NON-HAND FAUCETS
The handsink located in the front area near the register and grill does not have non-hand operated faucet handles.
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
PEST - CONTROL DEVICES
The insect control device (fly strip) is located over the food prep area.
Correction: Remove or relocate this device so that it is not over any food prep area.
Code WFC 6-202.13
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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.