Restaurant/Catering Operation · Albany County, NY

Druthers Brewing Company

Name: Druthers Brewing Company
Address: 1053 Broadway, Albany County, NY

1053 Broadway

Last inspected Sep 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Non-critical violations only

More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Inspection

Sep 18, 2026

Non-critical violations only

4 recorded violations

minorCode 8COther

Official wording

Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12DOther

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Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12EOther

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Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 9BOther

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Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 15AFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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minorCode 8EFood temperature

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Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2024

Non-critical violations only

5 recorded violations

minorCode 16Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

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minorCode 8AContamination

Official wording

Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 16, 2024 · Original Source