THE BACK PORCH - BAY
16220 FRONT BEACH RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in warehouse washing area. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 2 sinks in kitchen.
- 22-20-5:Basic - Small amount of build up in both ice machines. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in ware wash area to right of dish machine at back wall where dishwasher rinses dishes.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm. Manager called technician, he corrected sanitizer solution to 100 ppm during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in ware washing area. Hose wrapped around sink and faucet. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros stacked while still wet. Manager removed all wet and took to dish area to run again. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed one knife and one spatula stored in between equipment and counter. Employee removed and took to dish area. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light installed over 2 cases of potatoes. Manager moved potatoes. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed salad cooler top with insulation exposed on bottom of lid.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Manager set up sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes 51F and tuna dip 52F. Manager stated out for 2.5 hours and added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 6/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in upstairs dry storage area and mold like substance around vents in same area. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of cutting board. Manager moved phone. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large cambros stacked while still wet. Manager took cambros to dish area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen and dish area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floors with pieces of tile missing behind bar and throughout kitchen.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing in water at 82F.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar and no paper towels at hand wash sink in upstairs server area.
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed shucked oysters on half shell with no tag kept with preshucked trays. Manager retrieved tag and put with oysters. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/3/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside all 3 ice machines. Manager had employees wipe down inside of ice machines. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup and shell shaped plates in seasonings in dry storage area of kitchen. Manager removed all. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area upstairs and in kitchen expo area.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in bar and on top of dish machine. Manager had employee label all bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladle in hand wash sink in back prep area. Kitchen manager removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed one live roach at time of inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed no live roach activity at this time. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in the following locations: 11 on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today 1 on floor of dry storage hallway Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: No dead roaches observed at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed one live roach at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed both ice machines in kitchen with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 5 ceiling tiles missing in upstairs dry storage area.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches in the following locations: 11 on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today 1 on floor of dry storage hallway Admin Complaint
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed shell plate with no handle in Cajun seasoning and rice used to dispense food. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks and spoons stored in rack with food contact surface up. Manager inverted and put utensils in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go trays stored on floor of dry storage area upstairs.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of 2nd kitchen line not in use today. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).