MISSION BBQ
With 7 documented inspections, MISSION BBQ in CLERMONT has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: Yesterday · 7 reports on file
East Highway 50
Clermont, Florida, 32711
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/15/2026· 1d ago
Visit ID: 13666162
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and serving food - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large containers near prep area, operator spread to dry Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black plates stored in prep Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-15: **Time Extended**
4/3/2026· 1w ago
Visit ID: 13578840
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 5 int, 10 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown board on service line broken edges
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under dish machine, operator replaced Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and serving food
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large containers near prep area, operator spread to dry Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets White handle server for corn bread
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of oven on front line. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor drain has accumulation of debris under right side soda machine
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black plates stored in prep Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep area Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used phone and put gloves on the plate food without washing hands. Coached employee **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator called technician, coming today. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to reheat beans (128F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Potato mix cooling sealed in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored in kitchen hand sink Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No heat sensitive /warewashing machine test kit available
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled its blue liquid in dish area Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
11/18/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10937921
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack was stored on shelf with single service items, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -cooking oil in back storage room, operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack in kitchen -walls in kitchen are soiled
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and sugar containers in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispensers on soda machine in dining room, operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
7/22/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10844441
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10843409
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 1 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on rack I kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Florida Restaurant and Lodging class scheduled for June 1, 2025 **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
5/20/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10728660
Follow-up Inspection Required5 high, 3 int, 13 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at dish machine Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping food in back kitchen. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on rack I kitchen. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven in back kitchen has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -brownies on front counter. Warning
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -front line hand sink, operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior spray hose at dish machine - Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored near food items in back kitchen. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -aluminum pans above smoker. -spoons on front counter. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed bananas over chocolate chips on dry storage rack. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -cook line. Operator returned to wiping bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -5 flying insects in kitchen Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef over raw pork in walk in cooler, operator corrected 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. -portioned butter in walk in cooler dated 5/9/25 Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -butter (73F - Cold Holding), prep area in kitchen, held more than four hours per operator. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter (73F - Cold Holding), prep area in kitchen, held more than four hours per operator. Advised operator to use Time as a Public Health Control. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispensers at soda machine. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -on cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
11/22/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8578519
Met Inspection Standards1 int
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.