BACKYARD BBQ
174 NW 79 ST, Miami FL 33150
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ribs (51F - Cold Holding); marinated ribs (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 30 minutes. Employee placed ribs back in the cooler with ice to rapidly cool.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers in front of handwashing sink not able to access, Manager removed containers to be able to access handwashing sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go containers inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with dust at preparation area and next to oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust behind cooking equipment and front counter.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris inside reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease debris behind oven.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed smoker lid completely opened with raw chicken and ribs exposed.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began working with food and failed to wash hands first.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees touching soil equipments and handling food without washing hands in between.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. At the time of the inspection no portable water running. Operator bought a new generator, cold and water running.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ribs (51F - Cold Holding); marinated ribs (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 30 minutes. Employee placed ribs back in the cooler with ice to rapidly cool.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a large table.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. At the time of the inspection no portable water running water. Operator bought a new generator, hot and cold water running.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No running water at three-compartment sink. At the time of the inspection no portable water running water. Operator bought a new generator, cold and water running.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used scoop cooked rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food being prepared outside. Observed food being prepared outside under tents next to the food truck (cooked rice with veggies). Operator removed all the food and transferred it inside the food truck.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with raw chicken stored directly on the floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.