81 Proctor Blvd, Hamilton ON
Pass
3 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: City of Hamilton Public Health Services
July 22, 2026
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Food is stored at a safe cold temperature of 4°C (40°F) or below.
The restaurant must maintain proper ventilation to remove cooking odors, fumes, smoke, and excess heat.
The restaurant's mechanical dishwasher was not maintaining proper water cleanliness, temperature, or sanitizer levels during wash and rinse cycles.
This record comes from City of Hamilton Public Health Services. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.
A pass means no significant violations. A conditional pass means an issue was found and the restaurant was given time to correct it. A closed result means the inspector ordered the place to stop serving customers.
Big Top Family Restaurant
This restaurant has been inspected 11 times since March 31, 2023, with 11 passes, 0 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
3 violations
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Ventilation is maintained to ensure the elimination of odours, fumes, vapours, smoke, or excessive heat
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
1 violation
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
No violations
1 violation
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
3 violations
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Manual dishwashing: Wash, rinse, sanitize technique
Mechanical dishwashing: Wash / rinse water clean, water temperature, timing cycles, sanitizer
1 violation
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
1 violation
Illumination maintained in food premise as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code)
2 violations
Illumination maintained in food premise as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 332/12 (Building Code)
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
2 violations
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
2 violations
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
4 violations
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Certified food handler present in the food service premise