Backyard Bar B Que Soul Food

1807 NW 79 St, Miami, FL 33147 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338501

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Intermediate · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection
    2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitSep 15, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    9 violations found:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed serving scoop inside handwashing sink at cook line. Manager removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink.

      Fixed on the spot

      Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

      Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly at prep area. Manager removed stuck paper towels during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic7

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

      Observed employee personal juice inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Employee removed and discarded during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Observed white cutting board with cut marks at 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.

      Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in prep area. Manager provided and displayed handwashing sign during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Observed floor soiled with food debris at cook line.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed employee personal keys and cell phone on top preparation table at prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies3
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Employee personal belongings1