Backyard

21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Backyard appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher after several attempts does not dispense any sanitizer, and chlorine is at zero PPM. The manager called for a repair. Use the three-compartment sink to sanitize until repair is completed

4-501.114(F1-2)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Three reach in cooler in cook line have an ambient temperature of 49 degree F next to pizza oven, 56 degrees F next to fryer, and 58 at salad bar. Manager called for repair

4-301.11

May 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: Trash can is blocking employee hand wash sink in cook line. Manager move the trash can and made the sink accessible. Corrected at the time of inspection. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: No Paper towel is available in employee hand wash sink in cook line. Item was provided by manager. Corrected at the time of inspection

5-203.11

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Blue cheese dressing mixed with butter milk is cooling in deep containers more than 10 inches. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means

3-501.15(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backyard last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backyard on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Backyard compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Backyard most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Backyard's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backyard have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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