BIG CHEESE RESTAURANT
8080 SW 67 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees drink, fruit inside of the three doors cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, kitchen storage shelves soiled. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager close lid
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened bottles water storage on the prep cooler, and reach in cooler. Manager removed them Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rusted in the kitchen prep area
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed kitchen hand washing sink draining water very slow.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, back area. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed kitchen walls soiled.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided poster to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot holding unit located at the front area in the interior soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several single service cups inside of the condiments container at kitchen area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a hole on floor under shelf at storage area.
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed frozen sticks stored on the top of cardboard boxes at reach in freezer.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed aluminum single service not stored inverted at the top of the warmer. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen and storage area. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on cutting boards at preparation area.
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25 ppm). Operator added chlorine to get 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 25 ppm).
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to cooked pasta at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the cooked products need to be separated of the raw product.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (88 F - Hot Holding) at shelf under preparation table kitchen area. As per operator for less than 1 hours. Operator moved the butter to the stove to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two sprays bottles at hand wash sink located next to water heater at the back of the establishment.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one new employee no food employee reporting agreement. Employee read and signed the food employee reporting agreement. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers at WIC soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed fan covers at WIC soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed exposed concrete wall under dishwasher station area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed exposed concrete wall under dishwasher station area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled. Observed mold like substance at curtains WIC. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed mold like substance at curtains WIC. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at RIC pizza station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Observed at RIC pizza station **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water /very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at HWS kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Standing water /very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at HWS kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . Observed all throughout the kitchen and storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area **Time Extended**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at pizza station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
23
Total
33
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic containers without handles inside condiments at prep table kitchen area. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard in cinta with food at RIF under prep table. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers at WIC soiled. Warning
- 24-03-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed cleaned stored next to and with soiled utensils above 3CS. Manager removed all utensils to the 3CS. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two cutting boards stored on floor by RIF kitchen rear. Manager relocated the cutting boards to a rack. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pots not inverted by rear dry storage area. Staff stored containers inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed pizza cutter stored between wall and equipment next to 3CS. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table kitchen area. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at pizza station working without beard guard. Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed staff using the center sink (rinse) as chlorine sanitizer (50 ppm) and skipping the rinse cycle. Staff was instructed how to correctly set up 3CS, staff reset the 3CS correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled at pizza station. Warning
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky at prep area and rear exit. Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a RIF stored outside the establishment with prosciutto ham, pasta,mussels, pasta, wraps. Owner was instructed that the RIF can't be outside. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed exposed concrete wall under dishwasher station area. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table for mozzarella sticks. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled. Observed mold like substance at curtains WIC. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled RIC at pizza station area. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at RIC pizza station Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed dressing stored inside S/S plastic gallons jugs intended for only one time use and not easy cleanable. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water /very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at HWS kitchen entrance. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at RIC under prep table kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-60-4:Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed employee breading mozzarella sticks next to rollup door exit rear of the kitchen where utilities lines area exposed, also cooling containers of tomatoes sauce in a shelve at same area. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area . Observed all throughout the kitchen and storage area. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed dressing inside gallon jugs with a mold like substance on the exterior of the jug. Operator moved the container to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at RIC prep area cooked chicken wings (as per staff since last night). (55F - Cold Holding), and at WIC cooked chicken wings (as per staff since last night). (52F - Cold Holding) Manager segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at RIC prep area cooked chicken wings (as per staff since last night). (55F - Cold Holding), and at WIC cooked chicken wings (as per staff since last night). (52F - Cold Holding) Manager segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed garlic and oil and bread station. To time marked. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitation bucket at 400 ppm.. Employee changed the sanitizer, tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed staff at 3CS sanitizing then rinsing. Employee was instructed how to use 3CS, employee reset the 3CS in the correct way. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS next to mop sink area with some spray bottles. Employee removed the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush at pizza station. Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. As per owner they offer cook to order burgers, not consumer advisory on the menu. Consumer advisory was provided to the owner to be printed it and posted it. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 33 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 23 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed the detergent mixed with chlorine at the wash sink. Informed the operator the right order to use the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed pizza dough stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved the pizza dough. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted above the steam table. Operator inverted the single service. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-13-4:Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Observed wet wiping at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. The license was paid at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 6039443. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese at reach in cooler located in front of stoves. Operator moved the raw beef to the bottom part. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (77 F - Cold Holding); butter (70 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to stove. As per operator the product is under time control. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator discarded the garlic in oil and put the butter under ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Alfredo sauce (120 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table next to the stove. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the grill to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opener to the three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed spray bottles inside of hand wash sink located next to water heater. Bottles were removed.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The written procedures was provided.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).