Mission BBQ Ft Myers
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
82
Score
Mission BBQ Ft Myers has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “single-service food container lids not stored inverted” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Mission BBQ Ft Myers scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno container stored over single use cups at dry storage. Operator removed sterno container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service food plates not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler ear by ice machine;cooked Mac and cheese (47F - Cooling); baked potatoes cheese (47F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked all items placed in walk-in cooler the day before the inspection. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink (chlorine 100ppm) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/1/24. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler near by ice machine; cooked Mac and cheese (47F - Cooling); baked potatoes cheese (47F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked all items placed in walk-in cooler the day before the inspection. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used for ice dumping. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self serving soda machine; Ice chute soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food. Discussed operator proper prep procedures and employee removed his Watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In walk-in cooler; 2 case of ROP frozen salmon placed for thawing without removing from ROP. Operator removed raw frozen salmon from ROP package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
41
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); operator filled triple sink to sanitize: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 40 lb of salmon thawed without being removing from vacuumed package inside walk-in cooler. Label clearly indicates to remove from package before thawing.
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold-like substances.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen utensils stored in large containers without handles being upright.
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 40 lb of salmon thawed without being removing from vacuumed package inside walk-in cooler. Label clearly indicates to remove from package before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets during food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two buckets of BBQ sauce stored on the floor in front of dry storage. Operator removed them to storage shelf,. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in back prep kitchen we're two 50 ounce cans of Cream of Celery Soup with dented rims, number 10 can of vegetarian beans with a dented rim. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added dry storage area and walk in cooler to establishment with no plan review submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two cell phones and keys on shelf above prep tables. Operator removed all personal items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside reach in cooler. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
70
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (129 F) Operator immediately called company to come look at it. They also set up sanitizer in the tripe sink until fixed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Dish machine still not reaching 160. Observed temperature at 1457 F. Operator called for repair and set up triple sink. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
86
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of cooking oil in front of hand sink and sink had items inside. Operator cleared obstruction. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom, hand sink on the left hand side had no hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers wet nesting on shelf next to dish machine. Repeat from 03-11-2022 **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mission BBQ Ft Myers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mission BBQ Ft Myers on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mission BBQ Ft Myers?
Across the inspection record, “single-service food container lids not stored inverted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mission BBQ Ft Myers.
How does Mission BBQ Ft Myers compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Mission BBQ Ft Myers most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Mission BBQ Ft Myers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mission BBQ Ft Myers have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mission BBQ Ft Myers means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mission BBQ Ft Myers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mission BBQ Ft Myers is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants