Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BACK ALLEY BAR & BBQ

234 ALMOND AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2017
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2736267
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6369121
DBPR license1623437

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 17, 2017 3:12 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 18, 2017 3:26 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed about 20 dry hard rodent droppings on top of dish machine in the dish area . Observed about 10 dry hard rodent droppings under triple sink in the dish area . Employee cleaned and sanitized areas upon request. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate53A-01-5

Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the paper towel dispenser by the cook line area . Provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate02C-02-4

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked items stored in walk in cooler over night without date marks . Observed cooked ground beef ,cooked ribs,cooked chicken ,cooked brisket. Without date marks . **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. In the cook line floor drain . **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment Observed grease accumulated under fryers in the cook line . **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling. Observed hole in ceiling above shelf next to the exit door. Above 1 door flip top reach in cooler in kitchen area . **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-70-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the floor in the walk in freezer . **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor next to hand wash sink in the kitchen area . Wet mop stored above mop sink to dry . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.