MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO
2399 N FEDERAL HWY UNIT A, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 561.394.6779
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects in prep area landing on cooked chicken. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017028100 | May 20, 2017 | Jun 28, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes while removing from table, carried to dish area and then picked beverages and delivered to customer without washing hands. Operator discussed with server who then washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food (cooked chicken/cooked ribs) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Operator stated held less than 4 hours. Advised Operator of proper TPHC use/requirements.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At walk-in cooler; milk, no date mark Operator stated items opened 28 hours earlier. Applied appropriate date marking.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu offers honey mustard dressing made in house with raw shell egg yolks, served raw not listed as ingredient, not identified as being raw or containing raw ingredients. Advised Operator of consumer advisory requirements.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Three compartment sink drain pipe is going into drain.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in vooler in back room at cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding), manager iced everything down is calling for maintenance
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. Forms not filled out
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged by three compartment sink and one tile missing. Hole in the ceiling in back room where pipe goes into ceiling.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wicker baskets show signs of a green coloring at the bottom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door show signs of wear leaving a space where insects and critters could enter.
Food stored on floor. Bag of raw pork on floor in walk in cooler. Manager picked up bag.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Big hole in wall under handwashing sink by the walk in vooler by three compartment sink
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife was stored between coolers, cook removed and washed knife.
Jul 24, 2025□ 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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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall to the left of walk in cooler by the triple sink with 2 small holes.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects in prep area landing on cooked chicken. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored and in direct contact with thank you to go bags. Operator stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed cooked mushrooms made on 7-11 at walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects land on cooked chicken. Operator threw away the chicken that was contaminated. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler by triple sink: Cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); in flip top by steam table : beef patties (52F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, Out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed ice bags on products.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 200+ ppm. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in prep area a can opener with food debris build up and black mold like substance build up.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, Tomato and mushroom sauce (creole sauce) not date marked. As per operator product was prepared on 7-21. Operator properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in dishwashing area no label on spray bottle containing degreaser. Operator labeled the spray bottle properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in dishwashing area an employees wallet and drink stored near and over clean dishes and utensils. Operator removed employees items.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in prep area several plastic containers with large cracks in the sides. Operator disposed of cracked containers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall to the left of walk in cooler by the triple sink with 2 small holes.
Mar 12, 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contained degreaser. Operator labeled bottle
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Swiss cheese at walk in cooler date marked 8-28, operator discarded item.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at approximately 200ppm. Operator added water reduced to 50ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser not properly labeled. Operator properly labeled item.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout entire establishment.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauces on floor at prep storage area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth in use at prep table. Operator placed to be laundered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen French fries above reach in cooler. As per operator stored French fries there to thaw. Operator removed items and placed in walk in cooler.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.01/2023
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed soiled cardboard on the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin at front counter. Operator removed ice scoop.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used in contact with food in reach in freezer
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.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink by the walk incooler with a broken drain pipe
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