Big Hill Cantina
Clean record — passed all 17 inspections
2025-02-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2024-04-16 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE AT INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
2023-07-05 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN GASKETS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
2022-11-07 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA ACROSS FROM THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
2021-06-17 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR CLOSET. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
2020-12-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON DRAWER COOLER BELOW FLAT TOP GRILL AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-03-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU AND ON THE WALLS REGARDING THE UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CETIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2018-05-04 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed hood in kitchen missing filters. must obtain, install and maintain filters for hood.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed rear dry storage closet disorganized and unnecessary articles stored on floor. clean and organized storage area, remove unnecessary articles not use for facility from facility.
2017-02-24 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED VERY SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AND CEILING INSIDE THE 3 PRIVATE DINNING ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
2016-04-14 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FAN COVERS WITHIN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OVSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL UNCLEAN. WALL IS LOCATED ON SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. WALL MUST BE DEGREASED, CLEANDED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN CL...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLOSET IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR CONTAINING MOP WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAR SO PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS. OBSERVED ONIONS ON FLOOR. ONIONS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR...
2015-11-20 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(crevices). prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 2nd stove not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen areas, and by hot water heater area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint/holes by walk in cooler, and rear kitchen door area shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
2015-01-23 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)., non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in storage area, shall be repaired/provided.
2014-03-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE EXTERIOR OF BOTH BATHROOM HAND SINK CABINETS. FOUND ADHESIVE PLASTIC FALLING APART. BOTH HAND WASHING SINK CABINETS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1DR FREEZER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICE AND FROST BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 1DR FREEZER TO THE LEFT AS YOU FACE THE FREEZER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE KITCHEN.
2013-07-03 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
2012-01-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Observed employee washing the glasses and pitcher in the mop sink. 3 compartment sink was set up but no sanitizing solution on the 3rd compartment sink and and the employee is rinsing the glasses and pitcher on running water only in the mop sink. Ins...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE MISSING LABEL/DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER,AND PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE PREP COOLER,INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND ALL WIRE RACK SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
RUSTY BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RUSTED VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
2010-10-12 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repair/replaced.peeling paint on storage shelving, shall be repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
non food contact surfaces of ice machine, coolking equipment, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage closet not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ceiling, wall in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning. ceilings in bathrooms need cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers, bathrooms not clean need cleaning(detailed).
2010-05-18 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL STORED FOODS WITH NAME AND DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS NEAR WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. REPAIR HOLES AND SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER, PLASTIC TUBS ETC AND STANDING WAT...
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