Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited four times.
Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood's latest score of 70 falls below the Mangonia Park average of 73. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed mac and cheese at 2:26 with one hour to go (88F - Cooling) and 3:16 86f) Operator placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: No cooling **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at nonworking refrigerator at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line steam table and prep table soild with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
70
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 lbs of mold food in walkin refrigerator. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef , and raw fish above cooked rice in reach-in refrigerator. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed high temperature grill cleaner stored above prep sink next to conventional ovens . **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed mac and cheese at 2:26 with one hour to go (88F - Cooling) and 3:16 86f) Operator placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no papper towels at hand sink at smoked room. **Warning**
31B-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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Operator has a candy thermometer **Warning**
05-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at the pulled pork at was made 11/2 /25 not dated . Operator discarded **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear liquid in chemical spray bottle not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk-in freezer case of french fries on floor . Operator placed placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line steam table and prep table soild with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at nonworking refrigerator at cook line **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at rear kitchen near office. **Warning**
36-03-4
22
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside the walk in cooler, water dripping into a bus tub on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the wall around the hand sink next to the cook line by the entrance to the kitchen Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the trash can under the hands sink next to the cook line by the to the kitchen Approximately 50 live small flying insects landing on the desk and chairs between the front hand sink and soda machine 3 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the slushee machine in front of the cook line. Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the wall at the cashier between the take out windows. Approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on the trash can next to the soda premix rack next to the prep line 4 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the prep line Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the clean pots and pans on the rack next to the triple sink. Approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on the chemical rack in the back of the kitchen near the rear door. Approximately 10 live small flying insects on the walls of the mop sink next to the rear door in the kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: 5 live small flying insects landing on the ceiling over the cook line. 5 live small flying insects landing on the walls in the prep area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found crawling up the wall behind the clean pots and pans rack. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: 3 live roaches on the floor on the prep line in the kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside the walk in cooler, water dripping into a bus tub on the floor. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
61
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the wall around the hand sink next to the cook line by the entrance to the kitchen Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the trash can under the hands sink next to the cook line by the to the kitchen Approximately 50 live small flying insects landing on the desk and chairs between the front hand sink and soda machine 3 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the slushee machine in front of the cook line. Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on the wall at the cashier between the take out windows. Approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on the trash can next to the soda premix rack next to the prep line 4 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the prep line Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the clean pots and pans on the rack next to the triple sink. Approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on the chemical rack in the back of the kitchen near the rear door. Approximately 10 live small flying insects on the walls of the mop sink next to the rear door in the kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw eggs, raw pork and raw fish stored over shredded cheese and potato salad. The operator moved the items to the bottom shelf to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found crawling up the wall behind the clean pots and pans rack. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the smoker room, no paper towels in the dispenser. Paper towels were provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the ice machine, a bowl was stored inside and was being used to dispense the ice. The bowl was removed.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside the walk in cooler, water dripping into a bus tub on the floor.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink. At the sink in the prep area.
29-20-5
41
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed stagnant water on floor of walk in cooler and on several areas of kitchen floor inside kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ceiling leaking water onto floor surface in kitchen near cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 Rusted cans of cut green beans (6lbs 6 oz) **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator handled broom then handled clean ice scoop; no hand wash. Operator washed hands and placed ice scoop to clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator wash ice scoop at triple sink with soap; no sanitizing. Advised operator to setup sanitizer sink and sanitize scoop. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 live flies flying around in kitchen some landing on boxes of soda, clean equipments and garbage can at prep area. Approximately 7 live flies flying around between large oven and prep table in kitchen. Approximately 15 live flies flying around between ice machine and walk in cooler in kitchen. Approximately 5 live flies flying around near dry storage area and office area in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door reach in cooler: raw shrimp stored above cooked wings. At walk in cooler: raw shelled eggs stored above cooked collard greens. At double door reach in cooler: raw shelled eggs stored above gravy. Advised operator to store properly. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in kitchen at cook line that ran under main prep table with hot holding drawers. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double door reach in cooler: pulled pork (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored on counter 10 minutes prior then returned to cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. At walk in cooler: cooked collard greens (73F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (72F - Cold Holding) As per operator, both items were taken out of unit and stored on counter for approximately 3 hours prior. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked turkey cooked 3 days prior not date marked. Advised operator to date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine heavily soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed stagnant water on floor of walk in cooler and on several areas of kitchen floor inside kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Observed ceiling leaking water onto floor surface in kitchen near cookline. **Warning**
29-03-4
21
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/01/2023
50-17-3
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open foam cup without lid. Explained and manager discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair.
13-03-4
78
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.... 2 live flies flying around in kitchen . 1live fly, flying around at fish washing area. Employee killed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding pulled pork 112° , chicken 112° in hot holding glass door hot holding box . Per operator food being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding pulled pork 112° , chicken 112° in hot holding glass door hot holding box . Per operator food being held more than 4 hours . stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...big garbage can front of the handwashing sink . Employee moved . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink....all handwashing sink . Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
45
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at hot box pulled pork (127F - Hot Holding). Operator stated less then hour and placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Email operator employee reporting form.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...macaroni cheese 48°, coleslaw 46° in ice cold hold well at kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee time marked **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken 106°-113° , pull pork 128° in alto shame in kitchen being held less than four hours. Employee time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by big garbage can at prep kitchen. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored utilities in handwashing sink at cook line . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...not provided paper towel, soap and sign at cook line handwashing sink at kitchen.
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...cooked ribs at walk in cooler , per operator food was cooked two days ago . Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons , scoops at cook line by the hot holiday table . Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered....cooked ribs at walk in cooler. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
32
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw pork container stored above bottles of water in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above potato salad and French fries in reach in cooler at cook line Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter milk (43-48F - Cold Holding)in ice bath at cook line; As per operator food out of temperature for less than four hours; Operator added ice to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- at cook line; Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood.
How does Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood compare to other restaurants in Mangonia Park?
Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Mangonia Park average of 73.
Has Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood 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 Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mccrays Backyard Barbeque and Seafood is inspected around four times per year on average.
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