Backyard
A°21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85050
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17161
Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 23, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jan 21, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Aug 6, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundationC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Three reach in cooler in cook line have an ambient temperature of 49 degree F next to pizza oven, 56 degrees F next to fryer, and 58 at salad bar. Manager called for repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Inspector's notes
Low temp dishwasher after several attempts does not dispense any sanitizer, and chlorine is at zero PPM. The manager called for a repair. Use the three-compartment sink to sanitize until repair is completed.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Deli meat and cooked portioned chicken at 47 degrees F in reach in cooler next to pizza oven. Cooked chicken wings and ribs next to fryer at 54 degrees F. Cut tomato, shredded chicken and salsa in reach in cooler in salad bar at 50 degrees F. According to chef items were placed in these unit about two hours ago. Item were removed and left in walk in cooler or placed on ice for immediate use. Corrected at the time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
May 20, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Trash can is blocking employee hand wash sink in cook line. Manager move the trash can and made the sink accessible. Corrected at the time of inspection. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: No Paper towel is available in employee hand wash sink in cook line. Item was provided by manager. Corrected at the time of inspection.
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5-203.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks - Numbers and Capacities. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Jan 21, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment has to apply for an exemption for 1. Barrier exemption and 2. Dog friendly patio. Email the applications and links to apply for these exemptions.Reviewed the dog friendly patio requirements by the department. Establishment has an additional entrance to the patio. A Sign is posted for dog friendly patio on top of a trash can f and plastic bag available for dog feces. Area is scheduled to be cleaned with certain chemical and procedure for sanitizing. A faucet is available with hose to wash the patio. when needed Please submit an application requesting a dog friendly patio condition. A sign will be issued by department to indicate the condition is in compliance with the code. Post the sign to public.Establishment has to apply for an exemption for 1. Barrier exemption and 2. Dog friendly patio. Email the applications and links to apply for these exemptions.Reviewed the dog friendly patio requirements by the department. Establishment has an additional entrance to the patio. A Sign is posted for dog friendly patio on top of a trash can f and plastic bag available for dog feces. Area is scheduled to be cleaned with certain chemical and procedure for sanitizing. A faucet is available with hose to wash the patio. when needed Please submit an application requesting a dog friendly patio condition. A sign will be issued by department to indicate the condition is in compliance with the code. Post the sign to public.Establishment has to apply for 1. Barrier Exemption and 2. Dog-Friendly Patio Exemption. Reviewed the department requirements for dog-friendly patio requirements. The establishment has an additional entrance to the patio from the street. A sign indicating " dog-friendly patio" is posted on top of the trash bin and plastic bag dispenser designated for dog fecal matter. The patio is scheduled to be cleaned and sanitized when necessary. Please submit an application requesting a dog-friendly patio exemption. The department will issue a sign to indicate the condition complies with the code. The department's sign must be posted to the public.
2024
Aug 22, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA
Inspector's notes
Blue cheese dressing mixed with butter milk is cooling in deep containers more than 10 inches. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (B) - Core: Cooling Methods; Covered and Properly Arranged Containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Apr 4, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Verified Email Inspection report is received. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Tony H
PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Low temp dish washer in main kitchen after several priming and replacing the empty bucket of sanitizer has chlorine at 0 PPM. Manager called for repair. Use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes properly. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 11, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment has fence around it and is still under remolding.
Aug 22, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Provided Information for construction on sight demolishing and building two bars in the patio.Per construction manager the main kitchen remains intact and no remolding has been performed.The surrounding of the establishment is covered for safety purposes and it is not verifiable.
Jul 19, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Establishment is not accessible and is closed. A fence is covered surrounding the business for construction purpose. Called owner and could not reach. Email and provided plan review contact information to report and provide plans of remodeling. Also found a sign is posted on the fence stating Sandbar is permanently closed and a new business, Backyard is coming soon. Advised to report change of owner ship to Department Plan review. Received an email response that there is no change of owner ship but remolding and change of concept and menu. Submit plan of construction and remodeling toForm Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngagefor questionson please call MCESD permitting office at 602-506-6824.
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →