MISSION BBQ TOWN & COUNTRY
5602 WEST WATERS AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 7lb can of vegetarian beans dented near seam. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded cheese. a. sliced cheese (45F – Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From hot holding cart on cooks line. Operator placed items in steamer rechecked temp a. cooked chicken (132F – Hot Holding) 140f **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels located near walk-in cooler. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. All expired employee training on 06-17-2025 **Warning**
Basic 4
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR HR 5030-105. Choking First Aid Procedures. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler door on cooks line. Operator cleaned gasket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 8:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.