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MISSION BBQ TALLAHASSEE

216 SOUTH MAGNOLIA DR STE 101, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 410-302-8111

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats146
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703676
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed salmon thawed while still in its original packaging.
High priority/01B-13-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator began to remove labels during time of inspection.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawed while still in its original packaging. **see stop sale*
Basic/06-01-5
Aug 27, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents accumulated with dust throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Owner cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. Manager removed during inspection.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint, employee put on hat during inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cookie sheets wet nesting. Owner stored cookie sheets to dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink near walk in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink near cutting station, front line. GM replaced soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor near fryers and iced tea stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager stored oil and iced tea properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed cucumbers in walk in cooler not covered. Manager covered during inspection.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water in mop bucket. Manager removed and stored inverted.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not dated in walk in cooler. Operator dated during inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with residue. Operator instructed staff to clean at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizing cloths being washed out in hand washing sink, cooks line
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator supplied paper towel during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet while stacked.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor on front line. Operator moved cooking oil to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed prep grill for shrimp on front line and surrounding areas caked with grease.
Basic/22-08-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator stored cloths during time of inspection.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.