Mission BBQ

5231 University Parkway, University Park, FL 34201

American

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mission BBQ eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Mission BBQ scores about where you'd expect for a University Park restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed some wet nesting on pans in dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed some containers stored with old labels. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a beard guard and preparing food. Coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

13-04-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a labeled chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled and dusty ceiling vent over the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled and dusty ceiling vent over the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cutting meat while wearing a watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle to ice scoop stored inside ice machine in contact with ice. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers stacked together on a container storage shelf with water droplets inside.

24-08-4

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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 Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mission BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mission BBQ.

How does Mission BBQ compare to other restaurants in University Park?

Mission BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the University Park average of 87.

Has Mission BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mission BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mission BBQ 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mission BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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