Backyard BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
64
Score
Public records show six inspections at Backyard BBQ stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go containers inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers in front of handwashing sink not able to access, Manager removed containers to be able to access handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with dust at preparation area and next to oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust behind cooking equipment and front counter.
36-27-5
64
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
90
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris inside reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease debris behind oven.
36-27-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
74
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
95
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. Observed employees touching soil equipments and handling food without washing hands in between. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. At the time of the inspection no portable water running. Operator bought a new generator, cold and water running. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ribs (51F - Cold Holding); marinated ribs (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 30 minutes. Employee placed ribs back in the cooler with ice to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed smoker lid completely opened with raw chicken and ribs exposed. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began working with food and failed to wash hands first. **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. At the time of the inspection no portable water running water. Operator bought a new generator, cold and water running. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a large table. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. At the time of the inspection no portable water running water. Operator bought a new generator, hot and cold water running. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used scoop cooked rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed food being prepared outside under tents next to the food truck (cooked rice with veggies). Operator removed all the food and transferred it inside the food truck. **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with raw chicken stored directly on the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
21
May 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Backyard BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Backyard BBQ on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Backyard BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Backyard BBQ.
How does Backyard BBQ compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Backyard BBQ most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Backyard BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backyard BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Backyard BBQ 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 Backyard BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Backyard BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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