Backdraughts
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Backdraughts has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Tarpon Springs facility scores 77, putting Backdraughts on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter -house made pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); made 2 days ago, moved to freezer, house made pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding)made yesterday, see stop sale, operator states door of cooler was accidentally blocked by pizza dough. Recheck -pizza sauce 42F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. house made pizza sauce (51F - Cold Holding)made yesterday.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In freezer in kitchen, operator removed.
12B-13-4
64
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 6 small flies at beer taps 2 small flies on partially peeled orange and lemon next to beer taps 15 small flies under soda gun/ hand wash sink at entry to bar 4 small flies by 3 compartment sink in kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Approximately 10 small flies in bar by beer taps, and hanging glasses **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: 4 small flies in bar by bag in box soda system, operator killed all in flight. Sanitized area. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
86
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 6 small flies at beer taps 2 small flies on partially peeled orange and lemon next to beer taps 15 small flies under soda gun/ hand wash sink at entry to bar 4 small flies by 3 compartment sink in kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Approximately 10 small flies in bar by beer taps, and hanging glasses **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 small flies on partially peeled orange and lemon next to beer taps **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 6 small flies at beer taps 2 small flies on partially peeled orange and lemon next to beer taps 15 small flies under soda gun/ hand wash sink at entry to bar 4 small flies by 3 compartment sink in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler in kitchen- shell eggs over shredded cheese, operator moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Espresso Martini has raw shell egg froth, menu does not indicate raw item. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to pizza oven. Inspector emailed hand wash sign to operator. **Warning**
31B-04-4
55
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer door in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair reach-in freezer door in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
86
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pasteurized eggs or egg products not substituted for raw shell eggs in foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Bearnaise sauce, mayonnaise, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages. Identified foods made with raw shell eggs must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw shell eggs are used in spiced whiskey sour in beverage. **Warning**
02B-03-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. mushroom soup cooked more than 24 hours ago (45F - Cooling) condensation on lid soup didn't cool from 135f-41f within 6 hours. Located in cooler across from gas stove. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. mushroom soup cooked more than 24 hours ago (45F - Cooling) condensation on lid soup didn't cool from 135f-41f within 6 hours. Located in cooler across from gas stove. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped inside bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Ice melted while washing hands. Reviewed with manager. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw shell egg whites not identified on beverage menu as being served raw in spicy whiskey sour. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle in bar area containing blue soap not labeled. Operator labeled bottle by common name. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair reach-in freezer door in kitchen. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer door in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
41
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw in hand sink at bar **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellowish liquid in it not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop blue cheese crumbles and feta cheese in reach in cooler
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets at bar not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine in back area Ice bin at bar Ice scoops removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside cooler above food, drink removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar soda gun by hand sink missing waste line **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
52
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw ground beef (62F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter, employees do not know how long it has been sitting out on counter for
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw ground beef (62F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on pizza make area blocked by garbage can, garbage can removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on pizza oven area used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser at hand sink by 3 compartment sink is empty, employee put soap at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on lid of reach in cooler, speaker removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Can of open Red Bull on pizza prep table, drink discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards
14-09-4
39
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar like substance in clear container by ice tea maker.
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souflee cup used to portion sugar like substance near ice tea maker.
14-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Backdraughts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Backdraughts on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Backdraughts?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Backdraughts.
How does Backdraughts compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Backdraughts most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Backdraughts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Backdraughts have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Backdraughts 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 Backdraughts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Backdraughts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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