Ideal Bar
1968 Atwood AVE, Madison, WI 53704 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICFDD-2016-00065
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 22, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CERTIFICATE POSTED
There is no current food manager`s exam certificate posted in the food establishment.
Correction: Post current food manager exam certificate in a conspicuous place.
Code WFC 12-201.11(B)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - PLUMBING
1. Cold water valve at handsink does not provide cold water, sink only has hot water and is very hot. 2. At 4-compartment sink, water drips from faucet and plumbing below rinse compartment
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
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer (Steramine, quat) expired in 2024.
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
Corrected on site
STORAGE - IN-USE UTENSILS
In-use utensil improperly stored with handle in 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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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TOXICS - LABELING
Chemical spray bottle at bar 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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Sep 17, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CERTIFICATE POSTED
There is no current food manager`s exam certificate posted in the food establishment.
Correction: Post current food manager exam certificate in a conspicuous place.
Code WFC 12-201.11(B)
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - PLUMBING
1. Cold water valve at handsink does not provide cold water, sink only has hot water and is very hot. 2. At 4-compartment sink, water drips from faucet and plumbing below rinse compartment
Correction: Repair the plumbing system to conform to the State Uniform Plumbing Code.
Code WFC 5-205.15
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
STORAGE - IN-USE UTENSILS
In-use utensil improperly stored with handle in 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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Jan 24, 2022 Routine 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.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
FOOD - CONTAMINATION
Ice is subject to potential contamination by visible residue on the shield in the ice machine.
Correction: Change methods or procedures to protect foods from contamination.
Code WFC 3-307.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in 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
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the quaternary ammonia sanitizer 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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Sep 30, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jun 4, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Apr 3, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Mar 29, 2016 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.