MISSION BBQ

With 7 documented inspections, MISSION BBQ in LAKELAND has achieved a 4.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

4014 S FLORIDA AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)

Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13513347

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Holding cabinets
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. Needs quaternary strips.

9/5/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10937489

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

14-21-4:Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Can opener blade has rust accumulated on it. End of the prep table near the walk in cooler.

12/27/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8837706

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food . Repeat Violation

7/23/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8779961

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site
16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

12/19/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8480242

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 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. Black apron on the shelf with molasses and liquid smoke. The apron was removed. Corrected On-Site
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink..
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Dr. Pepper beverage syrup on the floor next to the beverage syrup rack. The manager removed the syrup from off the floor. Corrected On-Site
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. 170F. Service call was made and the company is enroute. To repair. The 3 compartment sink was setup to manually wash the dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**

10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8479917

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8378789

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 3 basic

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. Observed scoop handle laying on mac n cheese, potato salad, and cole slaw in on cook line. Manager moved handles Corrected On-Site
25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed styrofoam containers being used to measure out meats on cook line
14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed melted handle of bench scraper on cook line
53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Martin Lopez 8-17-2018, serv safe expired 8-17-2023
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.
53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.