The Back Porch
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited The Back Porch 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Longwood sits at 87, putting The Back Porch on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. - 2 soda gun holsters at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
95
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato (45 - Cold Holding). Observed at KoolMore unit. Manager added ice bag - beer cheese held overnight in walk in (43f-48f - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all cutting boards at cookline stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. - Ahi Tuna Bowl on menu does not indicate raw. - employee added asterisk to all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - mahi
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors in customer area are sticky
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system dripping water onto dish station. - Manager has setup triple sink for ware washing and has taped off area. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline coolers
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain. - floor drain at hand wash sink at cookline overflowing. Advised manager to put out of service until repaired. **Warning**
29-19-4
41
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on the floor at the dish washer-killed on site Next day call back will be required per Courtney in the Orlando office **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Dish washer not washer hands as needed **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In the service alley the hand sink was blocked off, operator removed tape over the sink . Issues with the draining of the sink need to be resolved **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -hand soap dispenser at the untility hand sink is damaged -gaskets ripped on the line make cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in the dish area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at the line hand sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
52
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Sm line make cooler wings 59° cold hold
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sm line make cooler wings 59° cold hold
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. At the back door
38-01-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Avantco cooler
14-36-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fried garlic **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the cooks line make cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up in the main bin
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in the 2 door cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door soiled
23-03-4
39
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the bar ice in the sink , sink used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the mop sink
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Avantco stand up freezer at the walk in cooler
14-36-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the back door
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Faucet/handle loose at the hand wash sink at the bar
29-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -both gasket to the make cooler at the flat top -gasket to the salad line cooler (both)
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in the blackened seasoning
14-01-5
52
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. low boy cooler wings 46° cold hold
03A-02-5
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. 0 PPM , operator changed , primed tested 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nicole Saitta person in charge certificate is unavailable, other CFM present
53A-01-7
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados not washed prior to prep , sticker present
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the the mop sink
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In prep at the mop sink
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hood filter is broken
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.on the cooks line
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 door prep cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee is wearing 2 soiled towels
21-10-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Back Porch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Back Porch on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Back Porch?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Back Porch.
How does The Back Porch compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
The Back Porch most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Longwood average of 87.
Has The Back Porch's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Back Porch have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Back Porch 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 The Back Porch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Back Porch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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