Backyard Grill

816 Cascade Ave Sw, Atlanta, GA 30310
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Backyard Grill has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Backyard Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Atlanta restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed labels not on squeeze bottles.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris in bottom of RICs.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Medicine not stored properly. Observed a closed bottle of over-the-counter pain medicine on shelf above prep table where drinks were bottled . Corrected On-Site by moving bottle to a location away from food preparation. Code:Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children. P
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Personal item above food prep - drink, microphone, etc. Cos: removed from shelf above prep table where drinks were being bottled. Code: b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 10D Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(7)(c)] Missing labels on lemonades. Code: Food Labels. 1. Food packaged in a food service establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. 2. Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (ii) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (iii) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (iv) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distrib...
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(d)] Food items in storage containers were not identified with the common name of the food item . CODE: d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. New Violation.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(z)] Fryer grease not properly protected from environmental sources of contamination. Cover with a sheet pan or fryer covers. New
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
86
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw salmon above pre cooked beef sausage in WIC. Observed eggs above green bell peppers in WIC. Cos: PIC moved raw salmon below pre cooked beef sausage. Eggs were moved to the bottom. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat fo...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed no labels for sauces, fish batter and chicken batter in main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to label items once outside of its original container. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers stored inside any of the coolers. CA: Advised PIC to get obtain thermometers and store them inside all the coolers. 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - TMD, Located in Refrigerators/ Hot Holding (Pf, C) (x) Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. 2. Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to all...
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed no lid for trash can inside women’s restroom. CA: Advised PIC to obtain a lid for trash can. 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backyard Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backyard Grill on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Backyard Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Backyard Grill.

How does Backyard Grill compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Backyard Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Backyard Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backyard Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backyard Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Backyard Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Backyard Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.