BACKYARD BOYS BBQ INC

Name: BACKYARD BOYS BBQ INC
Address: 1840 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, SOUTH DAYTONA, FL, 32119, US
Rating: 53

1840 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, SOUTH DAYTONA, FL 32119

License #7407076

🔥 BBQ ℹ️

53 Grade F / 100

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January 15, 2026 · 14 findings · 4 critical

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BACKYARD BOYS BBQ INC in SOUTH DAYTONA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 53 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 75 total violations — 16 critical, 15 major, 44 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in garlic powder
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Large pot stored on the floor
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Cracked plastic lids on containers in walk in freezer
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood and filters - walk in cooler entrance curtains
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Items in reach in cooler dated with old labels
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm cl corrected to 100 ppm cl
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pasta salad 44-45F cooling overnight in walk in cooler in stacked plastic container
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts 50F at the salad bar. In a bowl on top of cold holding area less than an hour and half
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Above smoker
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back slicer
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kim
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Soups, brisket, other items dated with frozen day in coolers

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Lids to dry goods cracked and repaired with duct tape
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease in the fryer area Debris under smoker and adjacent cooking equipment Walk in cooler under shelving
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Hood filters -walk in cooler door
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Outdoor mop sink, couple inches of standing water with tadpoles
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cookline faucet leaking, handles difficult to turn
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front wait station 0 ppm cl corrected to 100 ppm cl
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler pasta salad 48F in the middle to 46F on the outside
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over can, walk in cooler
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler overnight: chicken 44f, brisket 46F, Cole slaw 45F, beef 45F, chicken 45F, soup 45F, pork 45F Operator opened freezer door and called for service Salad bar deviled egg and bread pudding 52F on the salad bar for less than an hour
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Smoker
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled chicken from previous day dated the 7th

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 on one side of the smoker, 1 on the other side,
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back kitchen area
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. back prep area
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease, fryer area
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers Top of smoker
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - In reach in cooler, beets dated the 29th, pasta salad dated the 4th. Both old labels per operator. Operator discarded product - on third pans stacked after washing
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented olive can
[03E-02-5] Food being reheated by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of heating during time of inspection. Ribs 68F, 80F reheating at 10:27. At 11:04, 78-88F. Advised to reheat to 165F within 2 hour#.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to smoker
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Front counter and waitstation, greater than 200 ppm cl. Corrected to 200 ppm cl
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs, pulled chicken, sliced pork
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kim and Alyssa
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade guard
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 or 7 employees
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server on duty, employed 3 or 4 years per operator

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee keys stored on top of the dishwasher, employee removed
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -glass cracked in glass door in service area reach-in cooler
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -baseboard tiles in womens restroom broken/missing
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -large white sugar container -plastic bread containers on lower shelf of prep table
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer -white chest freezer across from glass door reach-in cooler
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to beer cooler in kitchen, handwash sink in service area, handwash sink in womens restroom, provided handwash sign, operator posted
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind grill has an accumulation of food debris
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on top of a cutting board on the prep table in the middle of the kitchen, operator removed
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine sanitizer bucket in service area tested exceeding 200ppm, operator refilled bucket, retested 100ppm
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained on prep table in the middle of the kitchen -can opener blade soiled
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken and cooked beef, per operator cooked on Sunday, 1/14/2024 lacking date marking, operator dated