Big Machine Distillery Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
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Score
With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: employee observed drinking from can without approved lid and straw. Corrective action, employee was instructed to drink from correct container with lid and straw.
Hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: employee observed washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Corrective action, employee told hand washing can only occur at hand washing sink.
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: Dish Washing Machine reads 0ppm. Corrective action, facility will be fixed to read sufficient ppm.
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: all eggs in right prep cooler were out of temperature, reading 44F. Corrective action, item was embargoed and follow up required for establishment. mozzarella and heavy cream and liquid eggs were all reading 46F. those items were also embargoed since all food products were out of temperature for more than 2 hours.
Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Inspector notes: hand washing sink by Reach-in cooler does not have soap or paper towels. Corrective action, items restocked.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) excess ice build up present in Walk-in freezer.
1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. wet nesting present in dishes by Dish Washing Machine.
1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) handle on lid on Food warmer is broken.
1200-23-01-.04(1)
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) can opener blade has debris and build up present on facility.
1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Machine Distillery Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Machine Distillery Tavern on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Machine Distillery Tavern means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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