Demark Bar & Restaurant

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 26, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw beef observed to be stored over package of buns in walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: Beef moved below the package of buns.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Mozzerella cheese is cold held at 55°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Cheese placed in the cooler (after prep).

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Walls floors and ceilings observed to be soiled with food splatter and grease residue.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

2. Jul 22, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES - CRITERIA

     7/22/25 - Dichlorvos pesticide strips (commonly known as Hot Shot No Pest Strips) observed hanging on the tap handles throughout the bar. 6/10/25 - Dichlorvos pesticide strips (commonly known as Hot Shot No Pest Strips) observed hanging on the tap handles throughout the bar.

     Correction: Discontinue use. Restricted use pesticides shall be used and applied in accordance with 40 CFR 152 Subpart 1, ch. 94, Stats., and ch. ATCP 29. Action Taken: 7/22/25 - Hot Shot No Pest Strips were removed from the bar area. 6/10/25 - Hot Shot No Pest Strips were removed from the bar area.

     Code 7-206.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     7/22/25 - Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces stored on cutting board and grill area. 6/10/25 - Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces stored on cutting board and grill area.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

3. Jun 10, 2025 Routine · 4 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee observed taking a sandwich out the toaster oven with bare hands.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Meatballs in the walk-in cooler are not provided with a date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The sani-tabs in the 3-compartment bar sink is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 100 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Action Taken: Another sani tab was added to the 3-compartment bar sink to correct the concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES - CRITERIA

     Dichlorvos pesticide strips (commonly known as Hot Shot No Pest Strips) observed hanging on the tap handles throughout the bar.

     Correction: Discontinue use. Restricted use pesticides shall be used and applied in accordance with 40 CFR 152 Subpart 1, ch. 94, Stats., and ch. ATCP 29. Action Taken: Hot Shot No Pest Strips were removed from the bar area.

     Code 7-206.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink observed to be obstructed with pots preventing proper handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Dishes were removed from the handwash sink.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces stored on cutting board and grill area.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - EXTERIOR WALLS AND ROOFS, PROTECTIVE BARRIER

     There is a hole in the basement where the ceiling meets the wall, which can allow the entrance of pests.

     Correction: Repair the hole or leak to prevent entrance of any weather or pests.

     Code 6-202.16

4. May 25, 2024 Routine · 1 priority
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Container of raw burger meat stored over cooked meatballs.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: Burger meat moved to bottom of cooler.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)