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Big Dee's Fancy Wieners & Quality Ice Cream

563 Ward St Nelson BC V1L 1T1 · Restaurant - Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.8 / 5 (18)

Opening hours

  • Friday12–10 p.m.
  • Monday12–10 p.m.
  • Saturday12–10 p.m.
  • Sunday12–10 p.m.
  • Thursday12–10 p.m.
  • Tuesday12–10 p.m.
  • Wednesday12–10 p.m.

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Inspection summary

Big Dee's Fancy Wieners & Quality Ice Cream has been inspected 4 times by Interior Health Authority since November 15, 2022. The most recent inspection, on June 16, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 4 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 Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 once on November 15, 2022. For example: 3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on November 15, 2022. For example: 7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 November 15, 2022. For example: 3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?

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.

4 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  2. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  3. Monitoring

    0 infractions

  4. Monitoring

    4 infractions

    • F2.3 Are food contact surfaces, utensils and equipment washed and sanitized in a manner that removes/prevents contamination?
      • Observation(s): 1)Ice cream scoop stored in a cup of water at room temperature. 2) Inside of fridges had food debris and dirt build up.
    • F2.7 Are there handwashing stations available and properly supplied?
      • Observation(s): 1) Access to hand sink was blocked by a freezer. 2) No single-service product available for drying hands.
      • F2.7C Handwashing station must be supplied with single-service product for drying hands.
      • F2.7E Handwashing stations must remain accessible at all times.
    • F3.3 Are written food handling procedures (Food Safety Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): No food safety plan available on site
    • F3.4 Are written sanitation procedures (Sanitation Plan) current and available on site?
      • Observation(s): Incomplete sanitation plan on site

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Shelli Hendricks

    Big Dee's Fancy Wieners & Quality Ice Cream was a great stop for dessert! We only had the ice cream, but it was very good with generous portions and great flavor options. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the staff were friendly. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re looking for a sweet treat while in town!

  • Sam Sorci

    Walked into an amazing atmosphere cool music playing on the loudspeaker and the vibe. I don’t have any words to explain the vibe. It was just fantastic. And the ice cream was delicious smiles on my face as I walk out.

  • Lisa

    Wonderful customer service. I had the Rose Mango vegan ice cream, it was very nice tasting, I could really taste the mango. I will come back when I'm town.

  • Sean 'DJ' Vaditron

    Some of the best hotdogs and milkshakes ever! Their milkshakes are very decent size (two big scoops) so make sure you are not too full! Great staff and awesome patio to enjoy the weather. Lots of free parking in the residential area behind at the top of the hill.

  • Becky B

    Very yummy ice cream. Open pretty late compared to other places in town so it was nice to have this option for dessert. We both got ice cream which we enjoyed on their patio. I liked the interior decor, very creative and colourful. Will come back again.

  • Andrew Pfeffer

    Good place to go for a quick bite or an ice cream. The food is good tasting but rather on the expensive side at $15 for a gourmet wiener. It is all locally sourced so that contributes to the price. I would recommend trying it for yourself, I will be going back from time to time.

  • Ali

    "I like Big Dee' and I can not lie" omg...just go try the sour Watermelon and birthday cake ice cream. I did a combo on a waffle cone and well it's awsome. I bought some macaroons for the road..and I can go home satisfied.. lol!.. cute place, cool flavors, yummy food, great service. 💛

  • Rayne Tatyana

    I highly recommend this place! Especially if you like high quality ice cream. I got the birthday cake cookie dough & pumpkin pie ice cream in a waffle cone. It was delicious!

  • Shelli Hendricks

    Big Dee's Fancy Wieners & Quality Ice Cream was a great stop for dessert! We only had the ice cream, but it was very good with generous portions and great flavor options. The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the staff were friendly. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re looking for a sweet treat while in town!

  • Sam Sorci

    Walked into an amazing atmosphere cool music playing on the loudspeaker and the vibe. I don’t have any words to explain the vibe. It was just fantastic. And the ice cream was delicious smiles on my face as I walk out.

  • Lisa

    Wonderful customer service. I had the Rose Mango vegan ice cream, it was very nice tasting, I could really taste the mango. I will come back when I'm town.

  • Sean 'DJ' Vaditron

    Some of the best hotdogs and milkshakes ever! Their milkshakes are very decent size (two big scoops) so make sure you are not too full! Great staff and awesome patio to enjoy the weather. Lots of free parking in the residential area behind at the top of the hill.

  • Becky B

    Very yummy ice cream. Open pretty late compared to other places in town so it was nice to have this option for dessert. We both got ice cream which we enjoyed on their patio. I liked the interior decor, very creative and colourful. Will come back again.

  • Andrew Pfeffer

    Good place to go for a quick bite or an ice cream. The food is good tasting but rather on the expensive side at $15 for a gourmet wiener. It is all locally sourced so that contributes to the price. I would recommend trying it for yourself, I will be going back from time to time.

  • Ali

    "I like Big Dee' and I can not lie" omg...just go try the sour Watermelon and birthday cake ice cream. I did a combo on a waffle cone and well it's awsome. I bought some macaroons for the road..and I can go home satisfied.. lol!.. cute place, cool flavors, yummy food, great service. 💛 …

  • Rayne Tatyana

    I highly recommend this place! Especially if you like high quality ice cream. I got the birthday cake cookie dough & pumpkin pie ice cream in a waffle cone. It was delicious!

  • Shiraz Moola

    Celestial Scoop is a supernova of a cafe with a great ambience.  Where else  in a small town can you have a gluten free waffle made to order and topped with vegan ice cream also made in house.  An assortment of space themed flavours, fruits …

  • K G

    Cool vibe and delicious ice cream! The waffle cone was great and chocolate honeycomb was excellent. Will come back on the next Nelson trip :)

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