Mission BBQ
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
23
Score
Mission BBQ has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 68, which Mission BBQ's 23 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to reheat beans (128F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator called technician, coming today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used phone and put gloves on the plate food without washing hands. Coached employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Potato mix cooling sealed in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup stored in kitchen hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No heat sensitive /warewashing machine test kit available
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled its blue liquid in dish area Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under dish machine, operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Brown board on service line broken edges
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large containers near prep area, operator spread to dry **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fryer baskets White handle server for corn bread
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of oven on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor drain has accumulation of debris under right side soda machine
36-73-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black plates stored in prep **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep area **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and serving food
13-07-4
23
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispensers on soda machine in dining room, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and sugar containers in kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack in kitchen -walls in kitchen are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -cooking oil in back storage room, operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpack was stored on shelf with single service items, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -butter (73F - Cold Holding), prep area in kitchen, held more than four hours per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -portioned butter in walk in cooler dated 5/9/25 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef over raw pork in walk in cooler, operator corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -5 flying insects in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter (73F - Cold Holding), prep area in kitchen, held more than four hours per operator. Advised operator to use Time as a Public Health Control. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -on cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispensers at soda machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping food in back kitchen. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans on rack I kitchen. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven in back kitchen has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at dish machine **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - 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. -brownies on front counter. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -front line hand sink, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior spray hose at dish machine - **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored near food items in back kitchen. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -aluminum pans above smoker. -spoons on front counter. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed bananas over chocolate chips on dry storage rack. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -cook line. Operator returned to wiping bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
18
Nov 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mission BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mission BBQ on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mission BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mission BBQ.
How does Mission BBQ compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Mission BBQ most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 68.
Has Mission BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mission BBQ have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mission BBQ means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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