Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Lady Lake/MISSION BBQ LADY LAKE

MISSION BBQ LADY LAKE

631 N US HWY 27/441, Lady Lake FL 32159 · 352-247-4793

Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats128
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508906
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In ware wash.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In corner of cook line.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
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.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Chemical over clean pots.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mr Carlson.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Sirloin steak. Provided form.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling tile missing. -Around exhaust pipes from smoker.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelf under prep table by fryers.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Refrigerator to right of fryers.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Sugar container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork over pickles in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by water pitcher.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling tile missing. -Over smoker.
Basic/36-36-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 50f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic lids.
Basic/24-08-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.