Backyard Grill & Bar

Year by year

Inspections

1. Dec 16, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Fish is observed to be improperly thawing by Sitting out at room temperature, and sitting in a bucket of stagnant water..

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods. During the inspection the manager moved the fish that was sitting at room temperature to the walk-in cooler as it had just been set out. The manager also changed methods to rapidly thaw fish under cold running water as opposed to sitting in a bucket of water.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     The chlorine test kit available for monitoring sanitizer concentration is expired.

     Correction: Provide a non-expired test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED

     There is a hole in the bottom left corner of the back kitchen door that leads directly to outside. This hole could be the source for the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Correction: Repair this hole so that entrance by insects or rodents into the food establishment is prevented.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (1)

2. Jan 11, 2024 Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

3. Oct 26, 2023 Routine · 5 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 5 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employees observed not washing hands with soap and/or hot water: 1. Before placing new pair of gloves on 2. After eating

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw shrimp and salmon observed stored over cooked pasta and ribs in the True 2 cooler in the kitchen.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING

     Ground beef was improperly reheated to 145 degrees.

     Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to properly reheat food. [Explain]. Unsafe food shall be discarded.

     Code 3-403.11

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     Chicken fajitas in the walk-in cooler observed at 101 degrees in a large covered plastic container and have not cooled properly to 41 degrees within 6 hours.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The Keystone Sanitizer for the bar dishwasher was observed at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Large quantities of meats observed improperly thawing at room temperature.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     The following test strips for monitoring sanitizer concentration are expired: 1. Quat test strips 2. Chlorine test strips 3. Veggie wash strips

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Drinking cups without covers were observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Various food items such as oils, water, dressings, dry seasoning etc throughout the establishment observed in unlabeled containers/bottles.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The following is not maintained in good repair: 1. True 2 door cooler (kitchen) has a broken gasket 2. Duct tape on cooler handles 3. Missing ceiling tiles

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)