Backyard Boys BBQ
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
27
Score
Backyard Boys BBQ has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other South Daytona restaurants (averaging 62), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Smoker **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lids to dry goods cracked and repaired with duct tape **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease in the fryer area Debris under smoker and adjacent cooking equipment Walk in cooler under shelving **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters -walk in cooler door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Outdoor mop sink, couple inches of standing water with tadpoles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cookline faucet leaking, handles difficult to turn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
64
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
29
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to smoker
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Front counter and waitstation, greater than 200 ppm cl. Corrected to 200 ppm cl **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented olive can
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food being reheated by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of heating during time of inspection. Ribs 68F, 80F reheating at 10:27. At 11:04, 78-88F. Advised to reheat to 165F within 2 hour#.
03E-02-5
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. Hot dogs, pulled chicken, sliced pork
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kim and Alyssa
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard
22-02-4
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/ 6 or 7 employees
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server on duty, employed 3 or 4 years per operator
53B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 on one side of the smoker, 1 on the other side,
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease, fryer area
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers Top of smoker
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - In reach in cooler, beets dated the 29th, pasta salad dated the 4th. Both old labels per operator. Operator discarded product - on third pans stacked after washing
16-46-4
22
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to back smoker
29-34-4
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. Beets; hot dogs; sausage
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alyssa
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard back prep area
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In garlic
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen next to grill and over prep table
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Prep area in the back
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Light debris wire shelving
23-03-4
Basic - Save a days from previous day in on top of warmer. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
47
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine sanitizer bucket in service area tested exceeding 200ppm, operator refilled bucket, retested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained on prep table in the middle of the kitchen -can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken and cooked beef, per operator cooked on Sunday, 1/14/2024 lacking date marking, operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys stored on top of the dishwasher, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -glass cracked in glass door in service area reach-in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -baseboard tiles in womens restroom broken/missing
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -large white sugar container -plastic bread containers on lower shelf of prep table
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer -white chest freezer across from glass door reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to beer cooler in kitchen, handwash sink in service area, handwash sink in women's restroom, provided handwash sign, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind grill has an accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on top of a cutting board on the prep table in the middle of the kitchen, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 next to tea urn
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer has an accumulation of food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled above handwash sink in rear prep area -
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents over single service storage
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -large plastic container on dish drying rack, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -single glass door reach in cooler gasket torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs on handle of flat top grill, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tools stored on top of dish machine, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
45
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 53F, cooked plant foods 51F, ribs 50F, vegetable soup 53F? Operator states repair technician is en route **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -brisket 112F, ribs 122F, ham 124F, operator placed items inside smoker to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb near exterior mop sink **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards stained on slicer table -interior of ice machine soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over dishline **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs next to double door oven **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old sticker on baked beans in walk in cooler **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in beverage station area has small leak **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Sugar containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of glass door reach-in-cooler next to mixer. **Warning**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Backyard Boys BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Backyard Boys BBQ on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Backyard Boys BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Backyard Boys BBQ.
How does Backyard Boys BBQ compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
Backyard Boys BBQ most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has Backyard Boys BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Backyard Boys BBQ have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Backyard Boys BBQ 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 Backyard Boys BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Backyard Boys BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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