BACKWATER

dba BLACK DOG HOSPITALITYGROUP

About this restaurant

Backwater is a seating restaurant with 80 seats located at 1904 Municipal Lane in Melbourne, operated by Black Dog Hospitality Group. The restaurant specializes in breakfast and brunch, serving scratch-cooked Southern food with an emphasis on local ingredients in a rustic Florida setting. Distinctive features include pancake griddle tables built into the dining area. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, with weekend hours also available.

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B

Food Safety Grade

Good

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
1904 MUNICIPAL LANE
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
Phone
3218373925
DBPR District
District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code)
Collier (code 11)
Seating
80 seats

License

License Number
SEA1506439
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jan 12, 2026
Date Result Expand
Jan 12, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13480412 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 1, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food Visit ID: 10929227 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food