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Big Cones Ice Cream

846 Canyon Creek Rd Golden BC V0A 1H2 · Mobile Vendor Type B – Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.8 / 5 (18)

Opening hours

  • Friday12 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Monday12 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • Saturday12–8 p.m.
  • Sunday12–8 p.m.
  • Thursday12–8 p.m.
  • Tuesday12–8 p.m.
  • Wednesday12–8 p.m.

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Big Cones Ice Cream has been inspected 9 times by Interior Health Authority since September 25, 2013. The most recent inspection, on July 7, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Protecting food from contamination.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2019. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on July 14, 2017. For example: 4 - Are foods handled in a sanitary manner and protected from contamination?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 2 times on July 14, 2017. For example: 7 - Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on August 21, 2019. For example: FMV1.3 Is the mobile food premises unit a self-contained movable structure?

About this data

These results come from Interior Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring

    2 infractions

    • FMV1.3 Is the mobile food premises unit a self-contained movable structure?
      • Observation(s): The unit is self-contained and fixed in the Tim Horton's/Petro Canada parking lot.
    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Reviewed dishwashing practices with staff at the time of the inspection as scoops and other equipment were not being adequately sanitized throughout the day.
      • F2.3B Manual dishwashing procedure must provide sufficient washing and sanitizing action to remove contamination.
  5. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  6. Monitoring

    3 infractions

    • F2.4 - Are foods handled in a sanitary manner and protected from contamination?
      • Observation(s): Scoops were stored in stagnant water in a dipper well without a constant flow of running water. Please ensure the dipper well is continuously being supplied with running water, or have the water changed and every 2 hours to prevent contamination of the scoops.
      • F2.4C - Ready to eat foods must be handled/displayed in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
    • F3.7 - Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): A food safety plan has not been developed for the facility. A food safety plan must be developed and a written copy kept on-site for staff during times of operation. Templates provided to the owner/operator.
      • F3.7A - Operator must have on site a written food safety management procedure that includes all potentially hazardous foods.
    • F3.8 - Are the sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): A sanitation plan has not been developed for the facility. A sanitation plan must be developed and a written copy kept on-site for staff during times of operation. Templates provided to the owner/operator.
      • F3.8A - Written procedures must include cleaning and sanitizing requirements for the establishment and all equipment and utensils.
      • F3.8B - Written procedures must include a list of all cleaning and sanitizing agents, including their concentration and uses.
  7. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • 8 - Are equipment, food contact surfaces and utensils washed, sanitized and stored in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): Sanitizer for food contact surfaces was absent from the facility. Provide an approved sanitizer that is readily available to staff to ensure adequate destruction of pathogens. (Ex. bleach at 100ppm (1/2tsp per 1L water) or QUATS at 250ppm).
      • 8.7 - Equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized in a manner that removes contamination.
  8. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  9. Monitoring

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Sha Reese

    Big Cones is a must-try road trip staple anytime you're travelling through the beautiful town of Golden BC! There is a wide assortment of alternating ice cream flavours, all from Foothills Creamery. The prices have stayed very reasonable through the years, at only $5 for a double scoop cone. The lady who owns the shop is very friendly and entertaining, and always has great music playing. We love to grab a cone and sit on the back hatch of our truck in the large parking lot while eating and admiring the scenery. It's also conveniently located by a gas station and other restaurant options if you need to stop elsewhere before continuing on your journey. Blink and you might miss Big Cones, as it's located at the very back of the parking lot behind the gas station in a colorful little shack. No trip to BC is complete without a Big Cone! A must try for traveller's and locals alike.

  • Mario Christianto

    Nice little ice cream shack behind a gas station. Has fairly extensive flavor options. Generous portion. Cash only, but she takes both Canadian and US dollars. However if you expect a change, you'll get only Canadian dollars, understandably so. Pretty fun experience for the kids as you fill up your gas tank.

  • Swetha Raja

    Randomly discovered this place and it is now a mandatory stop. Amazing ice cream. The coconut was to die for. The portion size is big. I got the small waffle with mini portions and the lady was kind enough to accommodate. It is a cash only place though

  • Gunjan Vaswani

    Stopped by on our vacation to use the washroom and spotted this cute ice-cream truck. The lady who served us was cheerful and friendly. The taste was average but overall it was a fun experience as the decor was colourful

  • Pradeep Reddy

    Nice little ice cream shop at the back of a gas station . Lot of flavors to choose from. Ice cream tastes good . They only accept cash …

  • Shauna

    Awesome ice cream. So much flavour and good size scoops and value for money.

  • Fasih Sheikh

    Amazing find. Delicious flavors and ice creams and the price are not too expensive. Serving size is surprisingly big.

  • Brian Lee

    Great little ice cream shack behind the Petro Canada. The friendliest gal works the biggest scoops of ice cream. Great selection and generous scoops make for a great stop while filling up gas.

  • Sha Reese

    Big Cones is a must-try road trip staple anytime you're travelling through the beautiful town of Golden BC! …

  • Mario Christianto

    Nice little ice cream shack behind a gas station. Has fairly extensive flavor options. Generous portion. Cash only, but she takes both Canadian and US dollars. However if you expect a change, you'll get only Canadian dollars, understandably …

  • Swetha Raja

    Randomly discovered this place and it is now a mandatory stop. Amazing ice cream. The coconut was to die for. The portion size is big. I got the small waffle with mini portions and the lady was kind enough to accommodate. It is a cash only place though

  • Gunjan Vaswani

    Stopped by on our vacation to use the washroom and spotted this cute ice-cream truck. The lady who served us was cheerful and friendly. The taste was average but overall it was a fun experience as the decor was colourful

  • Pradeep Reddy

    Nice little ice cream shop at the back of a gas station . Lot of flavors to choose from. …

  • Shauna

    Awesome ice cream. So much flavour and good size scoops and value for money.

  • Fasih Sheikh

    Amazing find. Delicious flavors and ice creams and the price are not too expensive. Serving size is surprisingly big.

  • Brian Lee

    Great little ice cream shack behind the Petro Canada. The friendliest gal works the biggest scoops of ice cream. Great selection and generous scoops make for a great stop while filling up gas.

  • Chris McCaffery

    We left Revy sled ride wanting some ice cream but had to hit the road. 1.5 hr later Golden delivered big time with a great Ice Cream shack right off the highway. Nice lady there sling’in scoops all day!. Ice cream (foothills brand) is hard packed and quality.

  • Saida Harle

    We visited golden and decided to try this icecream for the variety of flavours and unique business. We had tiger icecream for childhood nostalgia, salted caramel and bubble gum. All delicious and amazing customer service

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