Mission BBQ
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Mission BBQ has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Mission BBQ trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda machine nozzles soiled with old food debris. Soda nozzles cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of water stored in cook line hand washing sink. Employee removed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Mental pans stored on kitchen shelf. Manager removed labels and returned pans to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on shelf next to kitchen ice machine. Manager had scoop washed, rinsed and sanitized and placed in pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar stored on shelf beneath kitchen tea machine. Manager had employee place label on container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for dining room soda machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles of dining room soda machine. Back of kitchen floor mixer.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on shelf above kitchen prep table.
02D-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf above kitchen prep table.
16-46-4
78
Mar 24, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee aprons stored on dry goods storage rack. Manager removed aprons from rack. Employee keys and speaker on prep table. Manager removed both items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment ( food containers )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager removed ad rewashed containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two Food containers with multiple cracks in container
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large round tray cover not inverted or protected. Manager inverted covers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food properly identified and not segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in marked container stored on the top rack in the walk-in-cooler above food served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Parking lot blower machine stored above soft drink syrup boxes. Manager removed blower. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (strawberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut produce ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved strawberries **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
86
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, observed three lemons with mold like substance.
01B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black bowl no handle inside seasoning, Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of soda boxes, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On dry storage shelf: butter blend 68F. Abated stated butter has never been under refrigeration. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter blend 68F on dry storage shelf. Manager stated butter has always been held at room temperature.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Table in front of sink in prep area. Moved during this inspection. Pitcher in sink at front counter. Manager removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On several clean plastic pans stored on shelf under prep table in prep area.
16-48-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License in inspection book.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on shelf in prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior doors of hot holding case on front line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor and or wet towels stored improperly. On front line. Manager picked up from floor. Also, one wet towel in kitchen prep area and one wet towel on front line not stored in sanitizer buckets. Manager placed all in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Sep 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mission BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mission BBQ on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mission BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mission BBQ.
How does Mission BBQ compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Mission BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Mission BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mission BBQ have averaged around four 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 two times per year on average.
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