Silver Eagle Bar & Grill
5805 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
- 73387-81614
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 20 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
-
Mar 10, 2026 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Feb 18, 2026 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
AIR GAP - DRAIN
The food preparation sink & ice machines in the bar area do not have a proper air gap between the drain and the sewage system.
Correction: Provide a 2 inch air gap to the open site floor drain.
Code WFC 5-402.11
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CROSS CONTAMINATION
Food is not protected from cross contamination. Raw bacon stored above ready to eat cooked meatballs in the True upright meat cooler.
Correction: During storage, preparation, holding, and display, keep raw animal foods separate from each other and from ready-to-eat foods so that cross contamination is prevented. Unwashed fruits and vegetables have to be separated from raw animal ready-to-eat foods and washed produce. If there is question of possible contamination, discard ready-to-eat foods.
Code WFC 3-302.11
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
DATE MARK - EXCEEDED OR MISSING
Cooked chicken wings and cooked ground beef in table top cooler being cold held is not datemarked. Cooked bacon in True upright meat cooler is missing a date mark.
Correction: Discard foods that are not datemarked, improperly datemarked, or held past the alloted 7 days.
Code WFC 3-501.18
-
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
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
FOOD- THAWING ROP FISH
Salmon in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) stored in the Beverage Air table top cooler & True two door meat cooler is being improperly thawed.
Correction: Remove fish from ROP prior to thawing.
Code WFC 3-501.13(E)
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER
Squeeze bottle containing water & butter are stored in unlabeled containers.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code WFC 3-302.12
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
PEST - DOOR/WINDOW OPEN
Reach exit door propped open with a towel allowing the entry of insects or rodents.
Correction: Keep door or window closed, install a screen or an air curtain to prevent the entry of insects or rodents.
Code WFC 6-202.15
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - GOOD REPAIR
Light in hood ventilation area is burnt out.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code WFC 6-501.11
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the low temperature dishwasher 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
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Repeat
Corrected on site
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
Chicken wings in Beverage Air table top cooler being cold held at 43-45F. Coleslaw 53F and lettuce 44F in True upright produce cooler are being cold held above 41F.
Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.
Code WFC 3-501.16
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TOXICS - LABELING
Hand soap is unlabeled in dishwashing area.
Correction: Provide labels for toxic items used in the food establishment.
Code WFC 7-101.11; 7-102.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
-
Jan 31, 2025 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
AIR GAP - DRAIN
One ice bin in the bar does not have a proper air gap between the drain and the sewage system. It currently has an air break.
Correction: Provide a 2 inch air gap to the open site floor drain.
Code WFC 5-402.11
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CONSUMER ADVISORY
Consumer advisory on menu is missing for egg items offered undercooked.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory with required disclosure and reminder components for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code WFC 3-603.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
PEST - OUTSIDE OPENINGS
Rear exit door in kitchen has gap that entry of insect or rodents can come into the establishment.
Correction: Repair this hole or gap so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.
Code WFC 6-202.15
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN
Air vent above clean dishes in dish washing area contain heavy dust debris.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer quaternary ammonia is expired/damaged.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code WFC 4-302.14
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
SINGLE-SERVICE REUSED
Single-use cardboard is reused to over non food contact surface in food prep area.
Correction: Discard single-use and single service articles after initial use.
Code WFC 4-502.13
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
Mushrooms in table top cooler being cold held at 46 degrees F.
Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.
Code WFC 3-501.16
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
-
Dec 29, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
AIR GAP - DRAIN - Not Corrected
One of the ice bins in the bar area does not have an air gap.
Correction: Provide a 2 inch air gap to the open site floor drain.
Code WFC 5-402.11
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CONSUMER ADVISORY - Not Corrected
Consumer advisory on menu items that cannot be served undercooked (chicken, turkey).
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory with required disclosure and reminder components for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code WFC 3-603.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - CUTTING SURFACES - Not Corrected
Cutting board on table top prep cooler is heavily scratched. (cutting board by the au jus)
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code WFC 4-501.12
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
PHYSICAL FACILITY - DESIGN - Not Corrected
The floor to the walk-in is in disrepair and missing tiles.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code WFC 6-201.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
THERMOMETER - MISSING INDICATING - Not Corrected
Thermometer in all coolers in kitchen are missing.
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
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
-
Dec 28, 2023 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
AIR GAP - DRAIN
One of the ice bins in the bar area does not have an air gap.
Correction: Provide a 2 inch air gap to the open site floor drain.
Code WFC 5-402.11
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CONSUMER ADVISORY
Consumer advisory on menu items that cannot be served undercooked (chicken, turkey).
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory with required disclosure and reminder components for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code WFC 3-603.11
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
COOLING METHODS
Soup was at 104F and 113F after about 2 hours in the walk-in. Both soups were covered.
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
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
DATE MARK - EXCEEDED OR MISSING
Chipotle ranch dated 12/15, ham dated 12/19 and 12/16, buffalo sauce dated 12/16.
Correction: Discard foods that are not datemarked, improperly datemarked, or held past the alloted 7 days.
Code WFC 3-501.18
-
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
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
FOOD- THAWING ROP FISH
Frozen fish in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) is being improperly thawed. It is being thawed in packaging.
Correction: Remove fish from ROP prior to thawing.
Code WFC 3-501.13(E)
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - CUTTING SURFACES
Cutting board on table top prep cooler is heavily scratched. (cutting board by the au jus)
Correction: Resurface or discard cutting boards or blocks with excessive scratching or scoring.
Code WFC 4-501.12
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in the bar, female restroom, and male 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
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
HANDSINK - ACCESSIBLE/CONVENIENT
There is no designated handsink for handwashing in bar.
Correction: Provide an accessible handsink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.
Code WFC 5-203.11; 5-204.11; 5-205.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER
Salt, pepper, and other seasonings on grill top are stored in unlabeled container.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code WFC 3-302.12
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
PEST - DOOR/WINDOW OPEN
Back door is open allowing the entry of insects or rodents.
Correction: Keep door or window closed, install a screen or an air curtain to prevent the entry of insects or rodents.
Code WFC 6-202.15
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Repeat
PHYSICAL FACILITY - DESIGN
The floor to the walk-in is in disrepair and missing tiles.
Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Code WFC 6-201.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
STORAGE - FOOD ON FLOOR
Boxes of potatoes and panko breading being stored on the floor.
Correction: Store all food items at least 6 inches above the floor.
Code WFC 3-305.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
THERMOMETER - INACCURATE STEM
Thermometer used to measure food temperatures is inaccurate by greater than +/- 2 degrees. (10 degrees off)
Correction: Calibrate or replace thermometer.
Code WFC 4-203.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
THERMOMETER - MISSING INDICATING
Thermometer in all coolers in kitchen are missing.
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
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
-
Feb 16, 2022 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
-
Not serious
Demonstration of Knowledge
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - Not Corrected
There is no certified food protection manager for the establishment. Nelson's certificate expired 9/15/19.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager. Send copy of certificate to health department by compliance date to prevent another chargeable reinspection.
Code WFC 12-201.11
-
Not serious
Demonstration of Knowledge
-
Feb 16, 2022 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - EQUIPMENT - Not Corrected
The door to the walk in cooler is not properly sealing. Metal is peeled back on in interior and large hole in bottom corner allowing cold air to escape.
Correction: Maintain equipment in good repair.
Code WFC 4-501.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - GOOD REPAIR - Not Corrected
The physical facilities in walk in cooler are in disrepair. Tiles broken and in pieces on the floor at the entrance of the walk in cooler. Holes in wall to the right of the ice machine.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code WFC 6-501.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
-
Oct 20, 2021 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - EQUIPMENT - Not Corrected
The door to the walk in cooler is not properly sealing. Metal is peeled back on in interior and large hole in bottom corner allowing cold air to escape.
Correction: Maintain equipment in good repair.
Code WFC 4-501.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - NON-HAND FAUCETS - Not Corrected
The handsink located in the kitchen of this facility is 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)
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - GOOD REPAIR - Not Corrected
The physical facilities in walk in cooler are in disrepair. Tiles broken and in pieces on the floor at the entrance of the walk in cooler. Holes in wall to the right of the ice machine.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code WFC 6-501.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
-
Oct 7, 2021 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - NON-FOOD SURFACES - Not Corrected
Non-food contact surfaces are soiled and unclean including doors and door handles of refrigeration units, air intake dusty on various refrigeration units, cyclone fan covered in filth and dust/dirt, exterior of steam well soiled with food residue, white plastic wrap on exterior of toaster peeling 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)
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
GOOD REPAIR - EQUIPMENT - Not Corrected
The door to the walk in cooler is not properly sealing. Metal is peeled back on in interior and large hole in bottom corner allowing cold air to escape. Walk in cooler air temperature is 45 - 46 degrees F.
Correction: Maintain equipment in good repair.
Code WFC 4-501.11
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - NON-HAND FAUCETS - Not Corrected
The handsink located in the kitchen of this facility is 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)
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - GOOD REPAIR - Not Corrected
The physical facilities in walk in cooler are in disrepair. Tiles broken and in pieces on the floor at the entrance of the walk in cooler. Holes in wall to the right of the ice machine.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code WFC 6-501.11
-
Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING - Not Corrected
Various refrigeration units are operating above 41 degrees F. Walk in cooler air temperature is measuring 46 degrees F. Items in walk in > 41 F including fries 45F, diced tomatoes 45F, sliced tomatoes 48F, cabbage 46F. Items in True double door refrigerator next to dish washing in operating at 45F. Items > 41 including pico de gallo 44F, salami 44F, sour cream 46F and coleslaw dressing 46F
Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.
Code WFC 3-501.16
-
Not serious
Good Retail Practice
-
Sep 29, 2021 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Mar 11, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Feb 27, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Dec 15, 2016 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Dec 6, 2016 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Nov 19, 2015 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Nov 10, 2015 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Oct 29, 2015 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Sep 9, 2014 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Aug 19, 2014 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Oct 14, 2013 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Oct 3, 2013 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Dec 6, 2012 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Nov 19, 2012 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Oct 23, 2012 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
-
Mar 6, 2012 Routine Inspection · 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.