Explorer Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 8, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the grease trap leaking when the 3 compartment is drained. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Plummer arrived on site while writing report to correct issue. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Apr 16, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Bulk food ( flour, sugar ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in freezer, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. May 23, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. May 16, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(e) observed three hand washing sinks at an inadequate hot water temperature ranging from 120f-130f during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain hot water at 100f at all hand washing sinks. Engineer was able to adjust the temperature on two of the three hand washing sinks and by the end of the inspection hot water was maintaining 100f at two of the three hand washing sinks. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(a) observed the hand washing sink not able to turn on located in the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain hot and cold running water at said hand washing sink at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no labels on the prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer service area. Instructed to provide label with business name, business address, ingredients and if any allergens are present.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site, observed about 20 rodent droppings located in between the ice machine and the wall and also around the hot water heater in the food prep area. Observed evidence of live insect activity on site, observed about 25 live small flies on the wall by the utility sink and about 15 live small flies on the wall by the dish washing area. Instructed to eliminate all pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive grease debris in between the cooking equipment and a black substance on the wall around the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean all.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed accumulated grease debris on the lid of the outside grease dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive grease debris on top of the grease trap and on the floor and wall located around the grease trap. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burnt out lighting in the dish washing area in the rear by the hot water heater. Instructed to provide adequate lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed the most recent inspection report summary not posted for public view. Instructed a most recent inspection report summary must be posted for public view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

5. Jun 7, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in prep coolers to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to have the grease traps underneath the dish washing machine and 3 comp sink service.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the ceiling tiles and vent covers where needed in the prep and dish washing areas to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean