MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO
MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO in BOCA RATON has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13526209
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged by three compartment sink and one tile missing. Hole in the ceiling in back room where pipe goes into ceiling.
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wicker baskets show signs of a green coloring at the bottom.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door show signs of wear leaving a space where insects and critters could enter.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of raw pork on floor in walk in cooler. Manager picked up bag. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Big hole in wall under handwashing sink by the walk in vooler by three compartment sink
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife was stored between coolers , cook removed and washed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Three compartment sink drain pipe is going into drain.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in vooler in back room at cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding), manager iced everything down is calling for maintenance
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Forms not filled out
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13470311
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall to the left of walk in cooler by the triple sink with 2 small holes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942187
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in dishwashing area an employees wallet and drink stored near and over clean dishes and utensils. Operator removed employees items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in prep area several plastic containers with large cracks in the sides. Operator disposed of cracked containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall to the left of walk in cooler by the triple sink with 2 small holes. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects in prep area landing on cooked chicken. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects. Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored and in direct contact with thank you to go bags. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked mushrooms made on 7-11 at walk in cooler. See stop sale. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects land on cooked chicken. Operator threw away the chicken that was contaminated. See stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler by triple sink: Cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) ; in flip top by steam table : beef patties (52F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, Out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed ice bags on products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 200+ ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in prep area a can opener with food debris build up and black mold like substance build up. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, Tomato and mushroom sauce (creole sauce) not date marked. As per operator product was prepared on 7-21. Operator properly date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in dishwashing area no label on spray bottle containing degreaser. Operator labeled the spray bottle properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 3/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885500
Inspection Date: 9/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724343
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces on floor at prep storage area.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth in use at prep table. Operator placed to be laundered. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen French fries above reach in cooler. As per operator stored French fries there to thaw. Operator removed items and placed in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Swiss cheese at walk in cooler date marked 8-28, operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at approximately 200ppm. Operator added water reduced to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8604557
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501298
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed soiled cardboard on the floor.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin at front counter. Operator removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.01/2023 Warning
Inspection Date: 9/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345768
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink by the walk incooler with a broken drain pipe
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used in contact with food in reach in freezer
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.