MISSION BBQ

With 9 documented inspections, MISSION BBQ in BRANDON has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 9 reports on file

1504 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/26/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13516668

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large clear containers on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of ice machine.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on clear containers on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear containers on dish drying rack.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen under prep table.
  • 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.

8/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13475892

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 16-48-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Coleslaw on clean clear containers on dish drying rack. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: **Time Extended**

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10889231

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen.
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Coleslaw on clean clear containers on dish drying rack.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly flying around front counter. 3 flies flying around kitchen.
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine 154 F,

1/15/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8854453

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old blue labels stuck to food containers after cleaning On clear containers on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clear containers on dish drying tack.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with sanitizer over hot sauce. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

8/8/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8760783

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal and clear containers on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on brown plastic lids on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish machine.

1/8/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8585141

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**

1/5/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8446918

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in cornmeal. Operator removed at time of . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on a clean knife in kitchen. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mozzarella 47 F, raw chicken 47 F, raw pork 48 F Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with degreaser hanging over bulk seasoning boxes in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid . Warning

7/27/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8446568

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**

7/17/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8368803

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of peaches in dry storage. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine. Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service soda machine. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container next to dish machine. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic lids mot inverted in dry storage, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of peaches in dry storage. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Macaroni and cheese 48 F - retemp 40 F, coleslaw 47 F- retemp 41 F in walk in cooler, operator placed on ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine temped 139 F, operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 400 Quaternary ammonia. Warning
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need high temp thermometer for dish machine. Warning