BACKYARD ESPRESSO
13560 E HWY 25, OCKLAWAHA, FL 32179
License #5251194
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →BACKYARD ESPRESSO in OCKLAWAHA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 4 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Warning Issued
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in water at 80F. Removed during this inspection.
- [12A-18-4] Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Female employee dried hands on soiled towel.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing for chlorine.
- [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. Missing for all employees.
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