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Mixed Health Record
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BACKYARD BAR B QUE SOUL FOOD in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 11 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 15, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [12B-13-4] 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.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
- [31B-05-4] 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.
- [40-06-5] 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.
- [14-09-4] 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.
- [31A-11-4] 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.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at cook line.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.
- [31B-04-4] 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.
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