Inspection Report

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JJ'S BACKYARD

3503 US 301 · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3676759
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13558151
DBPR license5105874

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication stored next to go lids. Near soda fountain dispenser. Employee removed medication. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored next to clean drinking glasses at bar. Employee removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar area soiled. Employee removed and cleaned nozzle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels as handwashing sink by bar. Employee replaced paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate27-11-4

Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks near bar area not secured. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food buildup in interior of microwave. Employee cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in men's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.