The Explorium Brewpub (unit 1450a)

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Inspections

1. Mar 23, 2026 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     Walk-in Freezer has build-up of ice dams & frost.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

2. Mar 6, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS

     No time as a public health control plan for the beer batter is available for review or processes were observed that indicate a food was not properly prepared before using time as a public health control.

     Correction: Food item out of temperature control or improperly prepared that is considered unsafe shall be discarded. Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority.

     Code 3-501.19 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     2DR True Prep Cooler (Burger) is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     2DR True Prep Cooler (Pizza) lid is not maintained & in good repair.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     Walk-in Freezer has build-up of ice dams & frost.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

3. Feb 3, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 6 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Salad Mix in 2DR True Prep Cooler & 1DR True Upright Cooler is cold held over 41 F

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Various food items in the 2DR True Prep Cooler (Pizza), 1DR Upright True Cooler (Veggies), 2DR True Prep Cooler (Grill Line) are not provided with a date mark.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL - PLAN AVAILABLE AND PROPER METHODS

     No time as a public health control plan for the beer batter is available for review or processes were observed that indicate a food was not properly prepared before using time as a public health control.

     Correction: Food item out of temperature control or improperly prepared that is considered unsafe shall be discarded. Time as a public health control shall not be used until a plan is provided and readily available for review by the regulatory authority.

     Code 3-501.19 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Dry ingredients stored in unlabeled containers at the pizza station.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

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

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on cutting boards & prep-surfaces.

     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 Corrected on site

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - STORED OFF FLOOR

     Wiping cloth sanitizer solution is stored on the floor near 1DR True Prep Cooler (Batter)

     Correction: Store wiping cloth sanitizer solution off the floor and in a manner to prevent cross contamination.

     Code 3-304.14 (E)

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     2DR True Prep Cooler (Burger) is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     2DR True Prep Cooler (Pizza) lid is not maintained & in good repair.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     Walk-in Freezer has build-up of ice dams & frost.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

4. Feb 10, 2025 Follow Up · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER – REQUIREMENT - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

     There is no approved or current certified food manager for this establishment.

     Correction: Provide an approved certified food protection manager in the food establishment within 90 days

     Code 12-201.11 (A) (1)

5. Feb 7, 2025 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

6. Jan 17, 2025 Follow Up · 2 priority foundation, 2 core, 4 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WASHING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - DEVICES USED FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZATION

     No test kity available to verify Device for onsite chemical generation for washing Fruit or vegetable is used in accordance with manufacturer's directions.

     Correction: Use test kit to verify onsite chemical device is used according to manufacturer's directions.

     Code 3-302.15 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surfaces of the prep cooler tops have accumulation of food debris and soil build up in the corners and between hinges. Hot holding shel on the line is soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

     Alto shams adjacent to the ice machine are soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

     Code 4-602.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     Walk-in freezer unti has severe ice damns and build up.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

7. Nov 19, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 6 priority foundation, 10 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Chicken wings in prep cooler top are cold held over 41°F. CHeese curds at cook line were cold held at 50°F; SLiced tomato in the cold table top on the line were cold held at 47°F

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

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

   • Serious Priority

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

     The chlorine sanitizer at the bar glasswashing machine is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is over 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.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WASHING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - DEVICES USED FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZATION

     No test kity available to verify Device for onsite chemical generation for washing Fruit or vegetable is used in accordance with manufacturer's directions.

     Correction: Use test kit to verify onsite chemical device is used according to manufacturer's directions.

     Code 3-302.15 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Cheese at the bar in the small prep cooler have exceeded the date marking by 10 days. Open packages of cheese in the walk-in cooler were not provided with a date mark; Various food items in the prep cooler on the line were not provided with a date mark: diced tomato, portioned bags of diced chicken, corned beef; CHicken wings; crate of prortioned cheese curds; Tub if roma tomatos was date marked 11-6 use by 11/12, 7 days beyond. Container of rice in the stand up cooler was not provided with a date mark

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Pizza paddle is warped and chipped and no longer smooth and cleanable. Spatulas were observed to have food contact surfaces that were no longer smooth and cleanable, Single use protion cup was observed to be used a scoop and stored in direct contact with the food item;

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surface of the interior of the ice machine is visibly soiled. Food contact surface of the interior of the ice cream freezer is visibly soiled; Food contact surfaces of the prep cooler tops have accumulation of food debris and soil build up in the corners and between hinges. Hot holding shel on the line is soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - WORKING CONTAINERS

     Working containers of unknown contents not labeled with common name of product.

     Correction: Label working containers with the common name of the material used.

     Code 7-102.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - RESTRICTION - PRESENCE AND USE

     Hot shots pest strip is not allowed in operation and maintenance of the food establishment.

     Correction: Remove unapproved poisonous or toxic materials from premise.

     Code 7-202.11

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Utensils in clean storage are improperly stored in a non-clean container;

     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°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

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

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on spray bottle. Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on cutting board.

     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

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Wiping cloth used as slip mat under cutting board on line.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

     Alto shams are soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

     Code 4-602.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED

     Cavity of microwave is soiled.

     Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.

     Code 4-602.12 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean stainless pans are being stored or stacked without being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     Walk-in freezer unti has severe ice damns and build up.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Evidence of mice in liquor storage room

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Filters of the hood ventialtion are soiled with dust..

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Retail food establishment permit is expired

     Correction: Post current and valid retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)