Mission BBQ Lady Lake
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
Mission BBQ Lady Lake has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lady Lake restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -In ware wash.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In corner of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4
70
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
74
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork over pickles in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by water pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Green cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over smoker.
36-36-4
58
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 on cookline.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cocoa powder. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mission BBQ Lady Lake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mission BBQ Lady Lake on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mission BBQ Lady Lake?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mission BBQ Lady Lake.
How does Mission BBQ Lady Lake compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?
Mission BBQ Lady Lake most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lady Lake average of 79.
Has Mission BBQ Lady Lake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mission BBQ Lady Lake 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 Lady Lake 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 Lady Lake inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mission BBQ Lady Lake is inspected around three times per year on average.
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