Montana's BBQ & Bar 3017

** - handwashing sink in the back kitchen was not functional. All plumbing must be in good working condition at all times. Staff must be within 10 feet of a working handwashing sink while conducting food preparation.

** - The Food Handling Permit in the front customer entrance expired in 2025. Please post a current and valid Food Handling Permit in public view

** - handwashing sink near the dishwashing area was leaking water at the tap. Please repair, ** - water was leaking under the sink (south service area) inside of the cabinet. Please repair and clean the cupboard

** - canopy ventilation in the kitchen was not functioning properly - PHI could see smoke haze in the kitchen outside of the canopy. The grease in the air was making the PHI cough. Repair immediately.

** - staff were storing knives in between the dirty countertops - not permitted at any time. The space between counters cannot be cleaned regularly

** - Poor sanitation and a build up of grease and grime was observed on the following items/areas that require thorough cleaning and degreasing which includes but is not limited to: the ventilation canopy, the salamander, the shelf underside of the salamander, the cook equipment, fire suppression, the large pot on the stove, the burners, all pots and pans stored near the salamander, all dishwasher racks, all containers, all container lids, all shelving, the inside of the ice machine, ice machine lid inside and out

** - many scoops, sauce squeeze bottles, containers, etc. were in use for food in poor condition - the sales labels were still attached and were not removed as required before use. All food equipment must be fully cleaned BEFORE using for food processing or food storage. The intact sales labels indicate a lack of proper cleaning before use.

** - Poor sanitation and a build up of grease and grime was observed in the following areas that require thorough cleaning and degreasing which includes but is not limited to: ceilings, walls, ceiling diffusers, all walk-in cooler/freezer fan units inside and out, light switches, doors and door edges, cupboard doors in the bar, all interior cabinets in the wait service stations x2

** - the lack of a working handwashing sink was not approved by an AHS plans checker - a facility cannot arbitrarily decide which handwashing sinks to maintain

** - mouse droppings and urine were identified in the back area by staff washrooms, and in several areas of the bar. Please clean and disinfect., ** - some mouse holes were identified - please close up the mouse holes permanently.