Back Alley Lanes
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Back Alley Lanes stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other South Daytona restaurants (averaging 62), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Heavy cream in the bar 12/23
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 bartender/server, 3 kitchen. Employee Amber provided proof of Food Manager Training by state food safety but no food manager certification
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chili in reach in cooler marked with frozen date
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink substance **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In triple cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side kitchen door to walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
58
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Operator states repairs have been scheduled. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Operator states new shelf has been ordered. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-47-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -multiple spray bottles hanging off handwash sink in bar area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -heavy whipping cream, per operator stored in bar area since Friday, 1/5/2024, operator dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked ground beef, per operator cooked on Sunday, 1/7/2024, operator dated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on top of clean food contact surface on dish drying rack, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
45
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked pasta with date marking 6/27/2023, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut romaine lettuce 52F, operator relocated to metal pan and placed directly on ice, rechecked 30 minutes later 45F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIUM
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean plates and bowls on storage rack
24-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled
23-03-4
55
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jul 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board stained on pizza/salad table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers lightly soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Back Alley Lanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Back Alley Lanes on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Back Alley Lanes?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Back Alley Lanes.
How does Back Alley Lanes compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
Back Alley Lanes most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has Back Alley Lanes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Back Alley Lanes have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Back Alley Lanes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Back Alley Lanes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Back Alley Lanes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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