TESKE'S GERMANIA RESTAURANT

1. Two sticky traps dated for12/29/2025 had a few dead cockroaches. No other evidence of activity observed. 2. An dead rodent carcass was observed in the cabinet of the outdoor handwash station. No other evidence of rodent harborage observed. No evidence of rodent activity inside the facility. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pest, and vermin. A food facility shall not operate with an active vermin infestation. [COS] PIC removed the dead rodent carcass. Continue to provide pest control services as required.

Facility has an outstanding balance. [CA] Remit balance on account.

1. The wall behind the three compartment sink facing the bar seating is in disrepair. 2. Ceilings of the hallway and warewash room are unfinished. [CA] The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. Provide an approved finish for the ceilings. 3. Flooring throughout facility is in general disrepair. [CA] All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Repair or replace the deteriorated flooring with approved materials. 4. Flooring in restrooms lack a cove base. 5. The bar has top set rubber cove base. [CA] Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Consult with District Specialist or Plan Check Unit for proposed materials prior to installation/repair.

Facility has an outstanding balance. [CA] Remit balance on account.

There were a few cockroaches on a sticky trap under the prep cooler. No other activity was observed in the facility. [CA] Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies. [COS] PIC eliminated the cockroaches on the sticky trap. Facility was serviced by a pest control company the day prior (11/24/25) and will be getting weekly service.

1. Several rodent droppings were found in the accessory dining room under the hutch on the elevated stage and in the basement. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of old droppings. 2. Live German cockroaches were observed on a rodent snap trap in the basement. A dead cockroach was found in between the door frame of the walk in cooler in the basement. Note: - No cockroach activity noted upstairs as evidenced by a lack of live bodies, dead bodies, egg sacs, and vomitus. cockroach droppings were observed inbetween the wall finishing where detaching in the warewash room. - Facility provided their most recent pest control dated (11/18/2025) which iindicated no activity of cockroaches or rodent feeding on bait traps. Report also states the basement perimeter and exterior perimeter were sprayed along with gel bait applied to cracks and crevices. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. [SA] Observation is isolated to the garage with pest control service for roaches conducted 2 days prior. A follow up inspection will be conducted to verify compliance with K23.

The drain plugs of the facility are in disrepair. [CA] Plugs/stoppers shall be available to fill up the warewashing sink.

The drawer cooler is leaking water. [CA] Ensure to maintain the equipment of the facility clean and in good repair.

* REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. Facility does not have a food safety certificate available upon request. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Food Safety Training and Examination Providers Handout provided. Failure to complay may result in further enforcement actions from this department. 2. No food handler cards were available upon request. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

Sausages were found thawing on the prep table in the ware wash room at ambient air. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. [COS] Food was moved to the walk in cooler.

Dishwasher measured at 0 PPM while actively washing. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. [COS] PIC contacted Autochlor and a technician arrived onsite. Technician drain and filled the machine and chlorine was measured at 50 PPM.

Raw meat was found stored above fully cooked sausages in the two drawer cooler. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

A tray of pork shank was found being held out of temperature control. Per chef, they were going to cut it for an appetizer. [CA] Use only small portions of food during preparation so that it does not exceed the maximum amount of time allowed for diligent prep.

Repeat Violation: 1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Fresh rodent droppings were observed in the bar area behind the chest freezer and in the cupboards across the bar entrance on a table cloth. Vector control affirmed the droppings were fresh. Walked through the facility with Vector Control and identified several areas of concern in the facility. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Gregory, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

In the kitchen at the only hand wash station there were no paper towels. [CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels. [SA] PIC provided a roll of paper towels for use.

Repeat Violation: 1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Fresh rodent droppings were observed throughout the facility. Old droppings were still observed throughout the facility in the basement, kitchen, bar, prep area, and dining rooms. 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Scott, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

Repeat Violation: The red placard was removed. [CA] The placard shall be posted so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the food facility. The placard shall not be defaced, marred, camouflaged, hidden obstructed in any way, removed, or placed at a height or location that the Environmental Health Specialist determines contradicts the intent of this section.

The red placard was removed. [CA] The placard shall be posted so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the food facility. The placard shall not be defaced, marred, camouflaged, hidden obstructed in any way, removed, or placed at a height or location that the Environmental Health Specialist determines contradicts the intent of this section.

In the basement area there are openings that lead directly to the sidewalk outside. There are several areas (in the bar area, under the warewashing area, and under the server hand wash station) in the facility with openings leading directly below to the basement area. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of openings. Seal off gaps and openings to prevent entrance and harborage of vermin.

2nd Repeat Violation: Observed a dead rodent in the basement area. Observed rodent droppings throughout the facility in the bar area, dining area, ware washing room, and heavy concentration in the basement. 1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: 2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes. 3. Supervisor Notified: Yes 4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Scott, has been informed that the facility must close immediately. Scott stated they will not be closing and will continue operating. [CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. Requirements Before Reopening: 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.

Rodent droppings were observed in the following areas: bar area, under the ware wash machine, and in the dry storage area. [CA] Each food facility shall be kept free of vermin: rodents (rats, mice), cockroaches, flies.

Water in the men's hand sink reached a maximum of 73°F. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped to provide minimum 100°F water under pressure for a minimum of 15 seconds.

Wet wiping cloths were found on counters and tables throughout the facility. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

In the walkway of the back of house area, on a sheet tray under a prep table, pork roasts were found thawing at ambient temperature. Pork roasts measured at 28°F. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process. [COS] Staff moved the food to the walk in cooler.

In the walk in cooler food was found stored on the floor. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. A bag of onions and two plastic containers of potatoes were found in the outdoor shed. The shed has no door to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. [CA] Food or food related equipment shall be stored in an approved fully enclosed food facility.

In the kitchen area, at the two door prep cooler, the bottom right door is in disrepair with a broken door hinge. [CA] Ensure to maintain all equipment clean and in good repair.

In the outdoor shed area, in a plastic bin, a sack of potatoes had gnaw marks and numerous amounts of flies on the potatoes. [CA] Food is adulterated if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it impure or injurious to health and shall be discarded immediately. [COS] Staff discarded the potatoes in the dumpster. See VC&D report.

*2ND REPEAT VIOLATION* 1. Facility does not have a food safety certificate available upon request. [CA] Food facilities that prepare, handle, or serve non-prepackaged potentially hazard foods shall have a valid Food Safety Certificate available for review at all times. Food Safety Training and Examination Providers Handout provided. Failure to complay may result in further enforcement actions from this department. 2. No food handler cards were available upon request. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

In the kitchen area, at the prep table, two containers of pasta and a container of grilled onions were found at 50°F. Per kitchen staff they removed them from refrigeration around 45 minutes prior. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Staff agreed to place the food items on time and discard within 4 hours of removal from temperature control.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Facility is using cloth towels in direct contact with food in the walk in cooler. [CA] Discontinue the use of cloth towels in direct with food, used approved, single use materials.

In the kitchen area, at the hand washing sink, a clear plastic spray bottle with a purple liquid was found with no label. Per staff the liquid is degreaser. [CA] Chemicals once removed from original container shall be labeled with common name.

*REPEAT VIOLATION* Rodent droppings were found in all areas throughout the facility. In the bar area, dry storage room, dining areas, and walkways. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Clean and sanitize all the affected areas of rodent droppings.