MISSION BBQ FT MYERS
12984 S CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-603-6700
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/1/24. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near front counter; cheese (49F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at prep area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at prep area.
Food stored on floor. Oil containers stored on floor at dry storage.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled flour container.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno container stored over single use cups at dry storage. Operator removed sterno container to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Single-service food plates not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front dry storage. Operator stored inverted.
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink (chlorine 100ppm) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler ear by ice machine;cooked Mac and cheese (47F - Cooling); baked potatoes cheese (47F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked all items placed in walk-in cooler the day before the inspection.
Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink (chlorine 100ppm) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/1/24. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler near by ice machine; cooked Mac and cheese (47F - Cooling); baked potatoes cheese (47F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked all items placed in walk-in cooler the day before the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self serving soda machine; Ice chute soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used for ice dumping.
Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food. Discussed operator proper prep procedures and employee removed his Watch.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In walk-in cooler; 2 case of ROP frozen salmon placed for thawing without removing from ROP. Operator removed raw frozen salmon from ROP package.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked beans (125F- hot holding) Per operator cooked beans placed at cook line about 30 minutes before inspection started. Operator reheated beans; cooked beans (156- hot holding).
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled with accumulated dust at dish machine area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food at cook line. Discussed with operator and employee removed his watch.
Ice buckets stored on top of the ice machine between uses. Operator removed and stored ice buckets properly.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); operator filled triple sink to sanitize: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 40 lb of salmon thawed without being removing from vacuumed package inside walk-in cooler. Label clearly indicates to remove from package before thawing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold-like substances.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen utensils stored in large containers without handles being upright.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 40 lb of salmon thawed without being removing from vacuumed package inside walk-in cooler. Label clearly indicates to remove from package before thawing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets during food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Two buckets of BBQ sauce stored on the floor in front of dry storage. Operator removed them to storage shelf,.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in back prep kitchen we're two 50 ounce cans of Cream of Celery Soup with dented rims, number 10 can of vegetarian beans with a dented rim.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two cell phones and keys on shelf above prep tables. Operator removed all personal items.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in back prep kitchen we're two 50 ounce cans of Cream of Celery Soup with dented rims, number 10 can of vegetarian beans with a dented rim.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added dry storage area and walk in cooler to establishment with no plan review submitted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two cell phones and keys on shelf above prep tables. Operator removed all personal items.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside reach in cooler. Operator removed drink.
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.