MISSION BBQ
18707 STATE RD 54, Lutz FL 33558 · 813-333-0381
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies back kitchen not landing on food 2 live by dish washing area not landing on food
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double oven interior soiled with grease buildup in cook line
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Dish machine tested 3 times chlorine solution 0ppm, Operator set up triple sink quaternary tested 200ppm
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink on counter in front line, operator removed them to employees section
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and rubber bands while preparing food in front counter, manager asked him to remove them
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double oven interior soiled with grease buildup in cook line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red cabbage above washed tomatoes in walk in cooler, operator moved unwashed cabbage to bottom shelf
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet WC on front counter,operator over it to sanitizer bucket
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of baked beans dented on crimp. Manager removed can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher in hand sink. Employee removed
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. Grab n go brownies at front counter. Manager added proper labels to brownies.
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish washer area in kitchen. Operator cleaned it up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. High temperature dish machine final test temperature 127 degrees Fahrenheit
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon (115F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit on front line, operator put salmon back in smoker and reheated temperature to 176F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato slicer blades soiled with food debris Vegetables slicer blades soiled with food debris
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. Heidi, Emma, Tyler employees over 60 days no employee food safety training
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on prep table in prep area in kitchen, operator removed it
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish washer area in kitchen. Operator cleaned it up
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in whole kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil jar on floor by soda rack. Operator removed it on shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Employee printed and posted
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
Aug 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies back kitchen not landing on food 2 live by dish washing area not landing on food
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish washing area.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen employee restocked.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cabbage over ready to eat cut lettuce.in walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in back food prep area by walk in cooler door, inspector did not see flies at final walk through at end of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter has food debris in it
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees engaging in food preparation have bracelets on the hang down, employee removed bracelets
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on cook line next to cutting boards where employee is cutting sausage, sanitizer bucket moved to bottom shelf away from food
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table next to sanitizer bucket, wet wiping cloth put back in sanitizer bucket
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.