WOODY'S BACKYARD GRILL
600 PAYNE DR, Miami Springs FL 33166 · 305 710 9309
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator cooking food and cleaned his front head and continued preparing food without washing hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator chicken was cooked last Sunday December 21st, 2025. Operator date marked chicken.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers unlabeled in dry storage.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers in kitchen. Operator removed knives.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over desserts inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic jar stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed jar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside sandwich prep table by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sour cream container inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside office.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside panko container in office.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles unlabeled inside kitchen.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler in storage area. Operator stored products correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by ice machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed on hand sink inside kitchen. Operator put a lid and straw.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by steam boxes inside kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed bucket from floor.
Apr 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives container stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed container.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair Inside kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer inside kitchen.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down.
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.