MISSION BBQ BRADENTON

MISSION BBQ BRADENTON maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 9 health department inspections in BRADENTON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

4501 14th Street West
Bradenton, Florida, 34207
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13478677

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Person in charge cleaned ice bin.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above smoker.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.observed on cooks long employee eating while engaged in food preparation. Person in charge had him discard food, remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.observed employee returning to main kitchen area after break and touched clean utensils and failed to wash hands . Educated Person in charge on handwashing and glove use procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee placed utensils in dishwasher area,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter butter pats (68F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been on the counter for approximately 3 hour and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge washed can opener. Corrected On-Site

7/30/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10892733

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Person in charge cleaned ice bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above smoker.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch.employee removed watch and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nest. Person in charge separated to air dry. Corrected On-Site

3/25/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8823128

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor in dishwasher are covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed fryer oil stored on floor. Person in charge stated no delivery's today and removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in dishwasher area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge changed sanitizer container and Dishwasher (recheck Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge renewed during inspection. During inspection person in charge updated his license so it is now current confirmation number 247662008 . Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8868352

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/22/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8868165

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed behind reach in warming box on cooks 2 dead roaches. Admin Complaint
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and food preparation area in back kitchen. Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors soiled accumulation of dried food debris below cove molding throughout front kitchen and back kitchen areas. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed label. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed on self serve beverage station cut lemons not covered Person in charge covered cut lemons. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage room 4 rodent dropping. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. Corrected On-Site Warning

7/16/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8822662

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area in dish room area covered with standing water. Person in charge mopped up water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**

7/8/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8771044

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area in dish room area covered with standing water. Person in charge mopped up water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in dishwasher area Dishwasher Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge setup 3 compartment and called for service. Quaternary sanitizer at 300ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Ground Beef over pork loin. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish washer area. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge printed and had all employees working read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

1/24/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8503966

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back area of main kitchen food containers with wet nesting. Person in charge placed both containers in dish area to be cleaned.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen area and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge made license current. Confirmation number 236049586. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with food debris. Person in charge washed and sanitized can opener. Corrected On-Site

9/19/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8371328

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint for beard. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen area and Walk in cooler.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation