Mission BBQ
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Mission BBQ eight times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.
Restaurants in Lutz average 79, so Mission BBQ trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of baked beans dented on crimp. Manager removed can
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher in hand sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Grab n go brownies at front counter. Manager added proper labels to brownies. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
74
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish washer area in kitchen. Operator cleaned it up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Water on floor **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon (115F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit on front line, operator put salmon back in smoker and reheated temperature to 176F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine final test temperature 127 degrees Fahrenheit **Warning**
22-49-4
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. Heidi, Emma, Tyler employees over 60 days no employee food safety training **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato slicer blades soiled with food debris Vegetables slicer blades soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no beard guard while engaging food preparation **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dish washer area in kitchen. Operator cleaned it up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in whole kitchen area **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil jar on floor by soda rack. Operator removed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine nozzles exterior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on prep table in prep area in kitchen, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
45
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
90
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 23, 2024
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cabbage over ready to eat cut lettuce.in walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Aug 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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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 Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Mission BBQ compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Mission BBQ most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.
Has Mission BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mission BBQ have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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