Mission BBQ
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Mission BBQ six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Mission BBQ trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of corn on shelf. Observed operator removing for return to distributor. Operator explained that they were aware and awaiting return. Educated on segregation of cans until pick up. Operator removed cans and segregated. No stop sale paperwork needed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed Milk in walk in cooler without a date marked after opening on when it was opened. Educated operator on date marking of dairy items, and observed operator date marking milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers with food debris. Observed employee cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
74
May 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 20 small flying insects next to back door by electrical panels, next to office. Nothing landing on food or near food prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on freezer door. Door frozen shut, ice build up on floor and boxes. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave top area with food debris build up. **Warning**
22-08-4
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. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler with out labels on them. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut potatoes in reach in freezer on cook line not covered for protection. Observed operator covering potatoes with a lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine, rust like substance and black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment handles on reach in's with food debris on inside. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in back areas of restaurant not properly closed, with gaps, and hanging. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed racks in reach in freezer by cook line with coating peeling off shelving **Warning**
14-11-5
58
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 24, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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.
11-26-1
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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at entrance to cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
47
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (46 F - Cold Holding). Butter was placed in ice bath to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. General manager, Jackie Calkins' certification expired in February of 2022
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 4 servers, 2 line cooks and two managers present and handling food with no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
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. Operator unable to show proof of employee training.
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closer has been removed.
32-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door has gap bottom right hand side. Repeat from 06-26-2022 **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling above wait station / coffee maker damaged.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At end of cooks line.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy build up of grease and food debris on cooks line under cooking equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken and missing floor tiles in the cooks line.
36-17-5
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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 Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mission BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mission BBQ.
How does Mission BBQ compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Mission BBQ most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Mission BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mission BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine 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 two times per year on average.
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