MISSION BBQ
13612 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-443-9443
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies by the back prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Some employees are missing training certificates.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager began to unstack items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the dish machine not functioning.
Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the drying rack area.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink. Tested at 200ppm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line and under prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the drying rack area.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers and lids in the dish drying area. Manager unstacked.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers in the dish washing area. Manager corrected storage.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a spoon used to scoop whip cream touching the product. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves use for dry storage being rusted.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies by the back prep area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets on top of the serving counter. Observed a toxic chemical cleaner stored on top of the cook line. Manager removed items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/dispenser. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the back prep area and the interior of the ice dispenser in the self service area. Manager had an employee clean the ice dispenser in the self service area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee meals stored above the food served to the public in the walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers in the dish washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up next to the frying station and around cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed build up around the dishwashing area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Improper handwashing signs observed in the restrooms.
Old residue stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed a container used for tea with old tea residue.
Open dumpster lid. Observed a recycling dumpster with the lid open. Manager closed the lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar with no label. Manager had an employee label the container.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager ordered correct test kit during inspection.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee stated drain backed up. Observed no backup. Drain and hand wash sink blocked off. Employees using alternate hand sink.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager ordered correct test kit during inspection.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee beginning to touch ready to eat food without washing hands and changing gloves after touching clothing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink located at front ciunter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test strips available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in kitchen had pink slimy substance on flap located inside machine.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Missing one back flow device on splitter located on mop sink
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on clean dish storage shelf.
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