Mr Biggs Saloon
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Mr Biggs Saloon has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to four.
The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited three times.
Among Johnston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the front entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the metal drawer has an accumulation of spilled oil.
4-602.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the restroom area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed unopen hotdog package (dated with a best by of August 2025) with white liquid residue inside package. PIC discarded hotdogs.
3-101.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the bar 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ashtrays were observed in the bar hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC removed items.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine and pots/pans) were observed with an accumulation of food, droppings, and/or other debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC disposed of ice.
4-601.11(A)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the restroom area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall behind bar handwashing sink is constructed of plywood. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
Handwashing sign not posted
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks throughout the establishment (kitchen, bar, bathrooms) are lacking proper handwashing signage. PIC created signs during inspection.
6-301.14
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
41
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (quaternary ) sanitizing solution for the (3 bay sinks ).
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (2 Dr Reach In ) located in the (kitchen) area was not in good repair. Ambient temperatures observed at 45DF.No TCS foods were stored in unit at time of inspection.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 2 DR reach In(interior), food storage shelves, stove hoods have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Biggs Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Biggs Saloon on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Biggs Saloon?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Biggs Saloon.
How does Mr Biggs Saloon compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
Mr Biggs Saloon most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Johnston average of 77.
Has Mr Biggs Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Biggs Saloon have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Biggs Saloon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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