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Bigg's Bar And Grill

1217 RIVER DR, Watertown, WI 53094 · Jefferson County

24cited violations
5serious tier
4inspections

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown
License / ID
JLAN-A67KCS
Status
Permitted
Phone
(920) 261-1747
Official record
Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026100
2025162
20242183

Inspections

  1. Jan 8, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Dec 8, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

      In the top of the pizza prep cooler, diced tomato is stored in the same container as a raw beef patty.

      Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

      Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Cooked chicken wings in the 2-door True Refrigerator next to pizza prep table have exceeded the date mark (11/30). Diced ham, pizza sauce, and other items in the pizza cooler are not dated.

      Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      Re-usable containers on drying and storage rack have accumulations of debris and/or detergent build up.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The coolers, grills, and fryers are not cleaned on a regular basis as needed to reduce build up of food accumulation.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      INSECT CONTROL DEVICES, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION - IMPROPERLY LOCATED

      The fly strips are located over warewashing and food container storage areas.

      Correction: Remove or relocate this device so that it is not over any food prep area.

      Code 6-202.13 (B) (1)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The warewashing area is soiled with debris, including the shelving where clean dishes are stored. The knife block has accumulations of debris. The pizza prep cooler has accumulations of debris on the bottom of the cooler. Coolers and freezers have debris on the bottoms, walls and shelves; including the prep cooler. The grill and fryer have grease and debris accumulations. The floors, walls, and warewashing sinks have accumulations of food splatter and debris.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  3. Mar 5, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 6 core, 8 repeat
    • Serious Priority Repeat

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Ham in Bison cooler, coleslaw in true 2-door cooler, and chicken in fagor cooler are not provided with date marks.

      Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink at bar observed to have pitcher stored within it during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

      Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

      Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

      Code 2-402.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Water and salt are stored in unlabeled containers (squirt bottle and shaker bottle).

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice scoop handle observed in contact with ice in bar ice bin.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Inside of bison cooler observed unclean and soiled with food debris.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The flooring by the bison prep cooler and 4-compartment sink observed to be in disrepair and is no longer considered easiliy cleanable.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Th flooring underneath Fagor cooler observed unclean and soiled with food debris.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  4. Mar 4, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 2 priority foundation, 6 core, 2 repeat
    • Serious Priority

      TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

      Sliced tomatoes, diced chicken, and hot dogs in Fagor cooler is cold held at 56, 60, and 61°F.

      Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

      Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

    • Serious Priority Repeat

      DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

      Ham in Bison cooler, coleslaw in true 2-door cooler, and chicken in fagor cooler are not provided with date marks.

      Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

      Code 3-501.18 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Fagor cooler is not sufficient in capacity to hold foods at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

      Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.

      Code 4-301.11

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

      Handwashing sink at bar observed to have pitcher stored within it during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

      Code 5-205.11 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

      Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

      Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

      Code 2-402.11

    • Not serious Core

      LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

      Water and salt are stored in unlabeled containers (squirt bottle and shaker bottle).

      Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

      Code 3-302.12

    • Not serious Core

      IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

      Ice scoop handle observed in contact with ice in bar ice bin.

      Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

      Code 3-304.12

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      Inside of bison cooler observed unclean and soiled with food debris.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The flooring by the bison prep cooler and 4-compartment sink observed to be in disrepair and is no longer considered easiliy cleanable.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      Th flooring underneath Fagor cooler observed unclean and soiled with food debris.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

Source: Jefferson County Health Department / Watertown. History last read Oct 5, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.