Decipher Brewing Company
Results from VisitAble's Accessibility Test
Section
Parking
Description of Section
This includes the number of accessible spaces, the distance of the accessible spaces from the accessible entrance, and the accessibility of the path from the accessible spaces to the sidewalk that the entrance is on (includes curb ramps).
Score on Section
75.00%
Justification of Score
There are 2 accessible parking spaces near this establishment, both are less than 100 feet away from the entrance
The parking lot is made of gravel, and there are no markings on the gravel to show the width of the spaces or the access aisle between them
The path to the entrance from the accessible spaces has an upward slope and slight lip from the gravel parking lot to the sidewalk
Section
Entrance
Description of Section
This includes how easy it is to find the accessible entrance, steps/ramps/pathways from the curb ramp/sidewalk to the door, width of entrance door, lip under the entrance door, presence of automatic door openers, reachability of the door handle, and the weight of the door.
Score on Section
70.00%
Justification of Score
There are two separate doors used for the entrance and exit to this establishment, with no automatic door openers
The entrance/exit is step-free, but there is an upward slope when going up to the entrance
The door openings are about 32-33 inches wide, and the lip is not difficult to navigate over
The entrance/exit doors are not too heavy or difficult to open, and the door openers used to open them are at accessible heights off the ground and do not require gripping
Section
Table Service
Description of Section
This includes if customers GENERALLY have to go somewhere else besides their table to pay, order, get food, get drinks, or put away dishes. We also consider if an establishment has trays for transporting food/drinks.
Score on Section
22.22%
Justification of Score
The bar for ordering and paying is at an inaccessible height, but employees are more than happy to help get and transport any thing to and from the bar
The point of sale and card reader are placed behind the bar, but are moveable and can be placed wherever is best for the customer
There is a fridge with non-alcohol drinks and beers to take home, and some of these items could be considered difficult to reach, however the employee behind the bar is happy to help upon request
There are no trays available
Customers can leave dishes and trash at their table for staff to clean
Section
Pathways
Description of Section
This includes accessibility of lifts/ramps/elevators, signage to find accessibility features, widths of pathways, cleanliness of pathways, how steep pathways are, presence of inaccessible areas, and the weight/lip/height of handles & knobs of doors not covered by other sections.
Score on Section
85.71%
Justification of Score
All pathways for patrons to access inside are at least 3 feet wide and clear of objects
There is an outside seating area that could be difficult to navigate due to mulch
There is a step down to get outside from a concrete slab to the mulch, but there is a ramp that can be provided upon request (if it hasn’t been provided automatically)
The ramp to get from the concrete to the mulch could be considered a little steep and does not have handrails
It’s possible the outside seating area door might be difficult to open as you have to be careful when moving backwards while opening (due to step from concrete to mulch)
Section
Customer Service/ Disability Etiquette
Description of Section
This includes how helpful and polite employees are (our speciality)!
Score on Section
81.25%
Justification of Score
Employees are very polite and helpful
At some points, there is only one employee working who stays behind the bar, so you might have to request assistance for certain things vs. being proactively offered help
Section
Seating
Description of Section
This includes the accessibility of tables (height of surface from floor and leg/foot room underneath, location of tables, and accessible seating and counter height at bar area.
Score on Section
75.00%
Justification of Score
More than 5% of the seating both inside and outside are accessible: tables are at an accessible height and chairs are easily moved
The bar is a little high, and therefore there is not accessible seating at the bar
Section
Merchandise
Description of Section
This includes the reachability of merchandise, the availability of employees in the merchandise area, and the availability of bags with handles to help carry merchandise.
Score on Section
45.45%
Justification of Score
Some items could be considered hard to reach, but the employee behind the bar is ready to help upon request
There are bags with handles available to carry items home
Section
Bathroom
Description of Section
This includes bathrooms being labeled as accessible, the width of bathroom and accessible stall doors, location of doors, height of door openers off the floor, weight of doors, presence of appropriate grab bars, the ability for a customer using a wheelchair to completely turn around in the bathroom/accessible stall, the height of the flush controls off the floor, the reachability of the sink/toilet paper/soap/drying equipment/lights, and the height of mirrors off the floor.
Score on Section
86.84%
Justification of Score
There are two bathrooms (marked male and female) that each have one accessible stall, located near the back of the establishment to the right of the bar
The accessible stalls are spacious enough for a customer using a wheelchair to do a 360-degree turn
There are 3 grab bars around the toilets in the accessible stalls
The bathroom doors and accessible stall doors are not difficult to open or close, and have: wide doorways, no lips underneath them, and handles at accessible heights
The toilet paper is 7-9 inches from the center of the front of the toilet, and is secured on the wall
The sink and light switch are at accessible heights off the bathroom floor, but the mirror is not
The soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser could be considered difficult to reach due to trash cans being in the way of an approach to these dispensers
Section
Amenities
Description of Section
This includes the presence of accessibility features to make this establishment go above and beyond the accessibility of other establishments of the same type.
Score on Section
54.90%
Justification of Score
Plastic/paper cups are available
Bags with handles are available
This location has been VisitAble certified, and is working on acquiring more amenities to increase accessibility
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