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BACKYARD BAR B QUE SOUL FOOD

1807 NW 79 ST, MIAMI, FL 33147

License #2338501

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94.8 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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BACKYARD BAR B QUE SOUL FOOD in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 4 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
1
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
September 4, 2025

The latest inspection on January 15, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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Inspection coverage
50%
Inspector notes
7
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with grease at preparation table. Manager removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to be washed.
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice being stored on the floor inside walk next to prep table.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink, Manager cleaned during inspection.
  • [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris under preparation table at kitchen area.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at storage area.
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles soiled with grease at microwave door.
  • [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken next to raw beef inside reach in cooler across from oven. Employee removed and stored properly.
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BACKYARD BAR B QUE SOUL FOOD looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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