MISSION BBQ
508 E 23 ST, Panama City FL 32405 · 850-304-2140
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
FEB 25
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 2 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live underneath front meat cutting table, 1 live on floor by front counter hand wash sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024047318 | Jul 17, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to seafood seasoning. Operator appropriately placed sanitizer bucket away from food item at the time of inspection.
Wall and ceiling soiled with debris and/or dust in walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausages in the sham adjacent to the ovens in the cooking line at 127F, 132F, 128F, for hot holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausages in the sham adjacent to the ovens in the cooking line at 127F, 132F, 128F, for hot holding. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets next to seasoning shakers on the cooking line. Manager removed tablets and stored them appropriately at the time of inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Printed a copy.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer adjacent to the walk in cooler soiled with debris and buildup. Dicer stored above preparation table with the presence of debris and buildup.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at male guest restroom. At the time of inspection, manager refilled the paper towels.
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. Inspector provided the respective form to be photocopied and signed by all the employees.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of food scale on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Lids and pans not properly air dried at the ware washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven on the cooking line.
Multiple wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raspberry tea stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins containing sugar, flour and bread crumbs not labeled. Employee labeled containers during inspection.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pan of brisket scraps for baked beans in pan on ice, 78F at 2:36, per manager pan scraps started going in pan at 11:00am. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours. Observed pan of brisket scraps for baked beans in pan on ice, 78F at 2:36, per manager pan scraps started going in pan at 11:00am. See stop sale.
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. Tested at 0ppm chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle hanging on shelf in dish pit. Per manager bottle contains bleach. Contents of bottle voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. Dented can of green beans with sharp creases. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packs 74F at 4:15pm, per manager product set out at noon. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packs 74F at 4:15pm, per manager product set out at noon. See stop sale. Provided manager with time as a public health control form for written plan.
Jul 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Maximum dishwasher surface temperature 151F, machine gauge 178F.
Jul 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Maximum dishwasher surface temperature 151F, machine gauge 178F.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger patties stored over pork ribs in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged items at time of inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 2 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live underneath front meat cutting table, 1 live on floor by front counter hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on outside of ice bucket. Manager sent bucket to dish area for washing.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee's bottle of water stored on top of pan of potato salad. Employee discarded drink at time of inspection.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump sanitizer bucket water in hand wash sink on make line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On make line coming from under hand wash sink.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23. Renewal paid at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up on interior of ice bucket. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on front counter reach in cooler gasket. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.