Mission BBQ

1519 Ne Pine Island Rd Bldg B, Cape Coral, FL 33909

American

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Mission BBQ stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Mission BBQ's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of diced tomatoes and cut green beans on can rack. The manager discarded both dented cans. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

36-34-5

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of water in handwashing sink on cook line. The manager removed the container of water from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not inverted on prep line. The operator inverted plastic plates during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Mar 20, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

53B-13-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand washing sink behind front counter. The manager removed container from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside deep frier.

14-11-5

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand washing sink front counter. The manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed towel under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Nov 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mission BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mission BBQ on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mission BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mission BBQ.

How does Mission BBQ compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Mission BBQ most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Mission BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mission BBQ have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mission BBQ 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mission BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.

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