Mader's Restaurant in downtown Milwaukee is temporarily closed because of a rodent infestation, according to the Milwaukee Health Department.

Mader's Restaurant in downtown Milwaukee is temporarily closed because of a rodent infestation, according to the Milwaukee Health Department. The restaurant, founded in 1902, is at 1041 N. Old World Third St. "The establishment has been closed due to an imminent health hazard. Operations will resume once corrections have been made and compliance is confirmed by the Health Department," Milwaukee Health Communications Officer Dr. Diamond Hanson said.According to a health department report, an inspector found rat droppings in various areas of the basement where liquor and catering equipment is kept.The inspector also noted seeing at least one dead rat and dead mice in the basement, according to the report."Mader's Restaurant has temporarily closed for Thursday evening so that we can address an issue brought to our attention by City Health Department officials," owner Victor Mader told WISN 12 News in a statement. "We take this matter seriously and are implementing the appropriate steps needed to properly and fully address the matter so that we can reopen tomorrow. Mader's is committed to providing its guests with a clean and safe eating environment. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused our guests, and we look forward to welcoming them tomorrow after this matter has been fully resolved."The health department's inspection report said Mader's must thoroughly clean the facility and monitor all pest activity for at least 24 hours before reopening.Mader's posted a sign on its doors saying it expected to reopen Friday afternoon.The restaurant will need to pass a health inspection before it will be allowed to reopen.Get breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 mobile app or with our email newsletters.Give us a follow: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Mader's Restaurant in downtown Milwaukee is temporarily closed because of a rodent infestation, according to the Milwaukee Health Department.

The restaurant, founded in 1902, is at 1041 N. Old World Third St.


"The establishment has been closed due to an imminent health hazard. Operations will resume once corrections have been made and compliance is confirmed by the Health Department," Milwaukee Health Communications Officer Dr. Diamond Hanson said.

According to a health department report, an inspector found rat droppings in various areas of the basement where liquor and catering equipment is kept.

The inspector also noted seeing at least one dead rat and dead mice in the basement, according to the report.

"Mader's Restaurant has temporarily closed for Thursday evening so that we can address an issue brought to our attention by City Health Department officials," owner Victor Mader told WISN 12 News in a statement. "We take this matter seriously and are implementing the appropriate steps needed to properly and fully address the matter so that we can reopen tomorrow. Mader's is committed to providing its guests with a clean and safe eating environment. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused our guests, and we look forward to welcoming them tomorrow after this matter has been fully resolved."

The health department's inspection report said Mader's must thoroughly clean the facility and monitor all pest activity for at least 24 hours before reopening.



Mader's posted a sign on its doors saying it expected to reopen Friday afternoon.

The restaurant will need to pass a health inspection before it will be allowed to reopen.

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