Back Yard Burgers
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
70
Score
Back Yard Burgers appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Altamonte Springs restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. peach cobbler, ; (121-132F - Hot Holding) 1hr in steameell per operator . Operator reheated to 187F for temperature recovery **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Operstor inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack hanging on dry storage shelf with paper towels. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand sink. At entry to kitchen
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt pepper mix, blackened seasoning . Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -grilled chicken breast removed from grill and placed in steam table, thick end of one piece 149°. Chicken returned to grill to reach 165°. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-44-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -vent missing, soiled surface exposed above single service items and dry goods.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets torn on upright French fry freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage, grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -edges of shelves rusted in reach in cooler at front of cook line with beverages.
14-33-4
70
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. -printed copy for operator, all employees on duty read and signed agreement. Manager will have all other employees read and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. -cases of fries on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle touching product in bulk sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese stacked above the load line in top of cook line coolers 44-49 less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
86
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -cooked mushrooms cooling approximately 2 hours 67-72f. Unable to determine exactly when bagged hot mushrooms reached 135°f in the cooling process. Operator moved mushrooms to freezer for immediate temperature recovery. Recommend cooling product to 41°f prior to portioning. **Repeat Violation**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw turkey burgers, raw chicken breasts above open box of ground beef in reach-in freezer. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushrooms from prior day in walk-in cooler sitting on top of/next to cooling mushrooms 48°f. Product moved away from hot product for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles dusty/soiled around vents on cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -stacks of cups extending beyond top of cup dispenser next to front hand wash sink. Operator removed top of stack so drinking surface of cup protected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -small backpack purse on shelf next to mustard, above bag of sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Back Yard Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Back Yard Burgers on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Back Yard Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Back Yard Burgers.
How does Back Yard Burgers compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Back Yard Burgers most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Back Yard Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Back Yard Burgers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Back Yard Burgers 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 Yard Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Back Yard Burgers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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