Be Backs Lounge
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Be Backs Lounge has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Be Backs Lounge trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Watermelon in walk in cut on monday not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen handwashing sink. Bartender put soap there. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler has heavy standing water in it. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor behind bar has broken glass, beer caps, and trash behind equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice build up. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bathroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mens bathroom has urine smell. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket on reach in freezer is soiled with food debris, - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
58
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen handwashing sink. Bartender put soap there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Watermelon in walk in cut on monday not date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mens bathroom has urine smell. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not stored inverted. Bartender inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket on reach in freezer is soiled with food debris,
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches in storage container cabinet in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler has heavy standing water in it.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor behind bar has broken glass, beer caps, and trash behind equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice build up. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not working
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Top of exterior door by game machines. Door by walk in cooler also has gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned in walk in cooler, floor is wet
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled waters stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in upright freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in men's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Men's room has urine smell
36-64-5
64
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes diced 15 minutes ago diced tomatoes (51F - Cooling) taco meat just made an hour ago taco meat (83F - Cooling)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. Owner verified
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavily soiled.
22-08-4
70
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes soaking in Handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Hot dogs, noodles, chili sauce, no date mark.
02C-03-5
82
Jul 18, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (78F - Cold Holding) operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Nacho cheese mold like substance Mold on sliced provolone **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided for operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of refrigerator soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Bar tender didn't have training card on her. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on cut lettuce, diced tomatoes and turkey **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles stored on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens bathroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
41
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bin with soapy water in hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Undated cooked brisket and beef
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door broken **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Be Backs Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Be Backs Lounge on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Be Backs Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Be Backs Lounge.
How does Be Backs Lounge compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Be Backs Lounge most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Be Backs Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Be Backs Lounge have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Be Backs Lounge 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 Be Backs Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Be Backs Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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