Mission BBQ Bradenton
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
55
Score
Across the available record, Mission BBQ Bradenton has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
“Floor in dishwasher are covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Mission BBQ Bradenton's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-01-4
55
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Person in charge cleaned ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above smoker.
36-32-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - 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 . **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed fryer oil stored on floor. Person in charge stated no delivery's today and removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Aug 23, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed in back kitchen area dry storage room 4 rodent dropping. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed behind reach in warming box on cooks 2 dead roaches. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors soiled accumulation of dried food debris below cove molding throughout front kitchen and back kitchen areas. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed on self serve beverage station cut lemons not covered Person in charge covered cut lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
61
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
95
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Person in charge made license current. Confirmation number 236049586. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - 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.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
70
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen area and Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
86
May 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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. A copy of the form was sent via email.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A copy of the form was sent via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees preparing food and working around food with Jewelry and watches on. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
78
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Person in charge picked up all garbage. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
82
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees preparing food and working around food with Jewelry and watches on.
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vents in back area of kitchen by 3 bay compartment sink soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mission BBQ Bradenton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mission BBQ Bradenton on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mission BBQ Bradenton?
Across the inspection record, “floor in dishwasher are covered with standing water” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mission BBQ Bradenton.
How does Mission BBQ Bradenton compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Mission BBQ Bradenton most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Mission BBQ Bradenton's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mission BBQ Bradenton have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mission BBQ Bradenton means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mission BBQ Bradenton inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mission BBQ Bradenton is inspected around four times per year on average.
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