Backyard Chick'n and Ribs

794 Neapolitan Way, Naples, FL 34103

American

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Backyard Chick'n and Ribs has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-grade containers used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Naples restaurants, the typical score is 81; Backyard Chick'n and Ribs is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler next to the cook line, observed raw sausage in a container placed above read to eat beans. Operator rearranged for proper storage. Discussed with operator cooked beans are ready to eat even when they will be heated before serving. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**

22-41-4

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. Provided operator with employee health reporting agreement, employees began to sign form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. White and brown rice are stored inside non food grade plastic containers on a shelf by the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

14-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a blach mold like substance on the interior walls of the ice machine.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink next to the triple sink is blocked by a stool. Operator moved the stool. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the ice machine.

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. There is a black mold like substance on the interior walls of the dishwasher.

16-03-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Working containers of Rice and Seeds near walk-in cooler in non food grade containers

14-15-4

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. Employee cutting Napa Cabbage for future service. After discussion, operator had employee put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

09-01-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in triple-sink, after discussion, employee washed hands in designated hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in front cashier area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi,Flan, Cut Tofu, Cooked sweet potatoes in walk-in cooler. Cooked mushrooms in reach in freezer not date marked

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.at front cashier area. 5-11-22 **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelving on left hand side has rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Several kitchen knives stored on soiled shelving covering at front line of kitchen

10-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris. Front line shelving cover has accumulated debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single use Spice containers being re used In walk-in cooler and reach in coolers.

25-32-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backyard Chick'n and Ribs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backyard Chick'n and Ribs on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Backyard Chick'n and Ribs?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade containers used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Backyard Chick'n and Ribs.

How does Backyard Chick'n and Ribs compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Backyard Chick'n and Ribs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Backyard Chick'n and Ribs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backyard Chick'n and Ribs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backyard Chick'n and Ribs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Backyard Chick'n and Ribs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Backyard Chick'n and Ribs is inspected around two times per year on average.

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