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MISSION BBQ

1781 E COMMERCIAL BLVD · FT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33334

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3744516
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13783018
DBPR license1616780

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled money then proceeded to touch clean equipment and utensils without washing hands first. Manager corrected employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 5 flying insects flying around dishwasher area not landing on food or equipment. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored on top of oven. Manager removed bottle and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at mop sink **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishmachine drain board clogged with foods residue **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per Manager, dishmachine it s not currently in use because it is clogged and will not drain properly. Manager contacted technician **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler Open bottle of Gatorade stored on shelf. Manager removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.