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Big's American Bar & Grill

A°

16550 N 83rd Ave, Peoria 85382

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-87945

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

98
Excellent

Peoria restaurant avg: 97

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 16, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 7, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 24, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Aug 24, 2026Routine2 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records (i.e. - leafy greens in food preparation cooler); _______--Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible (i.e. - handwashing signage at hand sinks used by employeees)

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Thawed Mahi found in drawer of food prep cooler on cook line in ROP.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. PIC instructed to food employees that all ROP fish to be removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-603.12

Inspector's notes

Day dot residue found on food containers. Remove day dots and adhesive. Food equipment is to be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning

Mar 25, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Proper Date Marking and Disposition (i.e. - TCS food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1);--Consumer Advisory Provided for Raw or Undercooked Food (i.e. - refers to notifying a consumer that they are going to eat something that is raw or undercooked or includes ingredients that are raw or undercooked and the associated health risks)--In-use utensils; properly stored (i.e. - ice scoops for main ice maker; --Ladles, scoops, tongs, etc., sitting on a cloth between uses; left sitting in water that is not at 135ᵒF or hotter (i.e.- grill area);--Certified Food Protection Manager (i.e. - on site during operating hours)_______________________Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Consumer Advisory Guidance

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-603.12

Inspector's notes

Numerous expired day dot stickers affixed to clean equipment in drying area. Remove stickers prior to warewashig food equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-603.12 - Core: Precleaning

2025

Oct 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 9, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
Apr 7, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 15, 2024Routine1 priorityB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#19 — Proper Reheating Procedures for Hot HoldingPriority3-403.11

Inspector's notes

10:15 am -Mash potato, marinara with meatballs and chili temping at 107 - 120 *F in hot hold steam well. As per cook reheated this morning on stove and placed in hot well one hour prior. Water well temperature is 154 *F. 10:40 am- water well temperature is 157* F. No change in product temperatures. All product reheated at inspection to over 165 *F. Reviewed reheating, hot holding and how to check thermometer calibration using ice water at 32 *F.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-403.11 - Priority: Reheating for Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4618/AMC-Toolbox---Reheating.

Mar 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Christi S.,Award: A

Feb 5, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Noticed large generator outside facility. Spoke with person in charge. There power ceased to function a month ago. They have a temporary large outdoor generator supplying power to the building. Instructed person in charge to email me a written plan for safeguarding the generator from tampering, repair of power source and estimated times.No county legal action will result from this advisory.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. Emailed at inspection.

2023

Oct 16, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A grade and had 0 priority and 0 priority foundation on this inspection.No county legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed while on site.Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Christi S.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →