Woody's Backyard Grill
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Woody's Backyard Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Miami Springs average 78, so Woody's Backyard Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator cooking food and cleaned his front head and continued preparing food without washing hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator chicken was cooked last Sunday December 21st, 2025. Operator date marked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers unlabeled in dry storage.
02D-01-5
70
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in coolers in kitchen. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
90
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over desserts inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic jar stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed jar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside sandwich prep table by reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
61
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sour cream container inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside office.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside panko container in office.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed by reach in freezer in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles unlabeled inside kitchen.
02D-01-5
64
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside reach in cooler in storage area. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall by steam boxes inside kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by ice machine.
51-11-4
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. Observed on hand sink inside kitchen. Operator put a lid and straw. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
50
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: At time of callback inspection did not observe 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: At time of callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: At time of callback inspection observed 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
74
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives container stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair Inside kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed scoops faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
47
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside hand wash sink inside Bar. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in freezer inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up inside kitchen. Employee put them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and shrimps thawing in standing water inside three compartment sink inside kitchen. Employee put them under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Woody's Backyard Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Woody's Backyard Grill on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Woody's Backyard Grill?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Woody's Backyard Grill.
How does Woody's Backyard Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Woody's Backyard Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Woody's Backyard Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Woody's Backyard Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Woody's Backyard Grill 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 Woody's Backyard Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Woody's Backyard Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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