The Draft House Bar & Restaurant
1010 ENTERPRISE DR, Verona, WI 53593 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- 73027-81191
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 19 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Dec 9, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
The meat slicer is visibly soiled with a buildup of 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)
Corrected on site
FOOD - SAFE
A dented can of pizza sauce was found on the food storage rack in the basement area.
Correction: Discard unsafe or adulterated food items.
Code WFC 3-101.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER
Seasoned and unseasoned flour are stored in labeled 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
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer quaternary ammonia is expired.
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
WIPING CLOTHS
Wet wiping cloths were discovered on the tops of prep tables.
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)
Corrected on site
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Oct 24, 2022 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN - Not Corrected
1) Basement walk-in freezer has heavy frost build-up. 2) Kitchen ceiling tiles, walls and floors are dirty.
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
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Oct 21, 2022 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
FOOD - UNCOVERED - Not Corrected
Foods are uncovered in kitchen upright freezer (french fries, wedges, sweet potato fries, chicken fingers, mini corn dogs), kitchen upright cooler (lettuce), chips on bottom kitchen shelf by sanitizer bucket. During reinspection 10-21-2022, food is uncovered in kitchen upright freezer.
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
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN - Not Corrected
1) Basement walk-in freezer has heavy frost build-up. 2) Kitchen ceiling tiles, walls and floors are dirty.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING - Not Corrected
1) Par cooked chicken wings are being held without temperature control on kitchen cart for lunch service. 2) Top layer of raw chicken being held on ice on kitchen cart is at 51F. 3) Mashed potatoes in basement walk-in cooler is 45F. During reinspection on 10-21-2022, par cooked chicken wings cold held in cooler is at 51F.
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
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - Not Corrected
Operator did not properly mark containers according to written plan for using time as a public health control. During reinspection on 10-21-2022, batter held by time plan was not marked on white board.
Correction: Follow created written plan for time as a public health control and maintain the documentation onsite.
Code WFC 3-501.19
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Sep 30, 2022 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
CLEAN - COOKING/BAKING SURFACES
1) Interior of microwave oven is dirty. 2) Cooking pans are heavily encrusted.
Correction: Clean microwave oven door seals and cavities at least every 24 hours per manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Keep pans free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations.
Code WFC 4-602.12(B), 4-601.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
FIXED EQUIPMENT - CLEANING ACCESS
Dish machine table and hand sink are located without adequate access for cleaning.
Correction: Caulk/seal equipment to adjoining equipment or walls.
Code WFC 4-402.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
FOOD - UNCOVERED
Foods are uncovered in kitchen upright freezer (french fries, wedges, sweet potato fries, chicken fingers, mini corn dogs), kitchen upright cooler (lettuce), chips on bottom kitchen shelf by sanitizer bucket.
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
Corrected on site
FOOD - THAWING
Fish in bucket in food prep sink thawed submerged but without running water.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods under refrigeration, submerged in running water, or in a microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.
Code WFC 3-501.13
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
NON-CONTINUOUS COOKING
Raw animal food cooked using a non-continuous cooking process has not received prior approval.
Correction: Raw animal foods cooked using a non-continuous cooking process shall be prepared and stored according to written procedures that have obtained prior approval from the regulatory authority.
Code WFC 3-401.14
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN
1) Basement walk-in freezer has heavy frost build-up. 2) Kitchen ceiling tiles, walls and floors are dirty.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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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)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - CHEMICAL
The sanitizer concentration for chlorine in the kitchen and downstairs bar dish machines is at 0ppm. Wiping cloth solution of quaternary ammonium compounds is less than 150ppm in the kitchen wiping cloth bucket and greater than 400ppm in the bar wiping cloth bucket.
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
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for sanitizer (quaternary ammonium compounds) 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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
STORAGE - FOOD ON FLOOR
Food stored on the floor in basement dry storage area and in basement 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
Corrected on site
STORAGE - IN-USE UTENSILS
In-use utensil are improperly stored in crack between dish machine table and wall.
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
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
1) Par cooked chicken wings are being held without temperature control on kitchen cart for lunch service. 2) Top layer of raw chicken being held on ice on kitchen cart is at 51F. 3) Mashed potatoes in basement walk-in cooler is 45F.
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
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL
Operator did not properly mark containers according to written plan for using time as a public health control.
Correction: Follow created written plan for time as a public health control and maintain the documentation onsite.
Code WFC 3-501.19
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TOXICS - LABELING
Spray bottle of diluted bleach 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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Feb 26, 2020 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Feb 5, 2020 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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May 13, 2019 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Dec 20, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jan 19, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jan 25, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jan 6, 2015 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Oct 14, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Oct 11, 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.