Backdraughts
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Backdraughts 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Backdraughts' 43 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh Mozzerella cheese (55F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler by cook line - Mozzerella cheese (55F - Cold Holding), in cooler overnight, no temperatures taken today.see stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bartender put lime wedge in beer bottle for customer with bare hands. Discussed using tongs to garnish beverages.
09-01-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink less than 100 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Egg whites in martini's, not on menu, written on chalkboard in bar as rotating specials. Provided consumer advisory and it was poster under chalkboard. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket 0 ppm, operator added quaternary ammonium sanitizer to towel bucket. Corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
43
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler in kitchen- blue cheese crumbles (61F - Cold Holding)see stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. blue cheese crumbles (61F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In vertical cooler in kitchen -raw shell eggs over lettuce, operator moved eggs to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets
22-02-4
58
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee put hair net on then prepared food without changing gloves, discussed proper glove change and hand washing procedure with employee, employee removed gloves and properly washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched glasses then touched inside of clean container without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee
12A-25-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables above bread in reach in cooler, unwashed vegetables moved to bottom of cooler under ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
64
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on faucet at mop sink with no vacuum breaker **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - 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. Employee handling dirty dishes then handling clean dishes without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing with manager **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glove stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, glove removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Colin manager on duty with no manager certification **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Megan new hire within 60 days Nancy Stephanie new hire within 60 days Harrison Have not read and signed the employee health agreement. All employees on shift at time of inspection has read and signed the employee reporting agreement **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Nancy Harrison **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both bathroom doors left open, doors closed, shared bathrooms with two other businesses **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-02-4
43
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put beard guard and hat on did not wash hands and started making pizzas **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Under three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-44-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched beard guard then continued to make pizzas without changing gloves **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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/ Bartender, server and two cooks with no certified food manager on site **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Manager showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Doors left open for all shared restrooms, bathroom doors closed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on prep table in back area, speaker removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel removed from under cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bug light above to go cups in beverage area, big light turned off **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes above cheese and pizza sauce in up right double door cooler in prep area, all ready to eat food moved to above unwashed produce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
27
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine next to mop sink not on plans on file, soda machine in alcove of dining area does not have the self dispensing ice machine attached to it. No hand sink next to ice bin at soda machine where ice is being scooped. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Oct 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Backdraughts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Backdraughts on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Backdraughts?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Backdraughts.
How does Backdraughts compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Backdraughts most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Backdraughts' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backdraughts have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Backdraughts means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Backdraughts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Backdraughts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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