Big Bear Food Mart

417 Aberdeen Ave, Hamilton ON L8P 2S1 · Convenience / Variety

10 inspections

1. Re-inspectionOct 21, 2025

   0 infractions

2. ComplaintOct 17, 2025

   3 infractions

   • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
   • Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
   • Food in storage protected from contamination
3. Routine InspectionFeb 27, 2025

   3 infractions

   • Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
   • Hot holding: minimum of 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
     • Ensure food is held above 60°C (140°F) after cooking / rapid re-heating
   • Certified food handler present in the food service premise
     • Ensure certified food handler or supervisor is present during all hours of operation
4. Re-inspectionApr 15, 2024

   1 infraction

   • Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
5. Routine InspectionApr 11, 2024

   3 infractions

   • Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
   • Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
   • Certified food handler present in the food service premise
6. Routine InspectionDec 13, 2023

   3 infractions

   • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
   • Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
   • Certified food handler present in the food service premise
     • Ensure certified food handler or supervisor is present during all hours of operation
7. Re-inspectionMay 8, 2023

   2 infractions

   • Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
     • Provide and use test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
   • Certified food handler present in the food service premise
     • Ensure certified food handler or supervisor is present during all hours of operation
8. Routine InspectionMay 2, 2023

   6 infractions

   • Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
   • Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
     • Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees
     • Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
   • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
   • Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
   • Food in storage protected from contamination
     • Ensure racks, shelves or pallets are clean and designed to protect against contamination
   • Certified food handler present in the food service premise
9. Re-inspectionApr 20, 2022

   1 infraction

   • Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment maintained
10. Routine InspectionApr 14, 2022

    3 infractions

    • Separate hand washing basin provided for food handlers
      • Hand washing station must be used only for hand washing of employees
      • Ensure hand washing basin is unobstructed and accessible for hand washing
    • Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique
      • Ensure manual dishwashing includes the three steps: wash, rinse, and sanitize
    • Food protected from contamination or adulteration
      • Store food off the floor to prevent contamination