MISSION BBQ BRADENTON
4501 14TH ST W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.209.4887
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage room 4 rodent dropping.
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Inspection history
10 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above smoker.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.observed employee returning to main kitchen area after break and touched clean utensils and failed to wash hands. Educated Person in charge on handwashing and glove use procedure and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Employee placed utensils in dishwasher area,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter butter pats (68F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been on the counter for approximately 3 hour and placed in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge washed can opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Person in charge cleaned ice bin.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above smoker.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee eating while preparing food.observed on cooks long employee eating while engaged in food preparation. Person in charge had him discard food, remove gloves and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Person in charge cleaned ice bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above smoker.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch.employee removed watch and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nest. Person in charge separated to air dry.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed in dishwasher area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge changed sanitizer container and Dishwasher (recheck Chlorine 100ppm).
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge renewed during inspection. During inspection person in charge updated his license so it is now current confirmation number 247662008.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor in dishwasher are covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Observed fryer oil stored on floor. Person in charge stated no delivery's today and removed from floor.
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage room 4 rodent dropping.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed behind reach in warming box on cooks 2 dead roaches.
Floor area covered with standing water in dishwasher area and food preparation area in back kitchen. Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floors soiled accumulation of dried food debris below cove molding throughout front kitchen and back kitchen areas.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed label.
Stored food not covered. Observed on self serve beverage station cut lemons not covered Person in charge covered cut lemons.
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area in dish room area covered with standing water. Person in charge mopped up water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 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 in dishwasher area Dishwasher Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge setup 3 compartment and called for service. Quaternary sanitizer at 300ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler Raw Ground Beef over pork loin. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw Ground Beef.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish washer area. Person in charge filled 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge printed and had all employees working read and sign.
Floor area in dish room area covered with standing water. Person in charge mopped up water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge made license current. Confirmation number 236049586.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with food debris. Person in charge washed and sanitized can opener.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back area of main kitchen food containers with wet nesting. Person in charge placed both containers in dish area to be cleaned.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen area and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection 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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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint for beard. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen area and Walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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