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MISSION BBQ TOWN & COUNTRY

5602 WEST WATERS AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3330092
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349349
DBPR license3917584

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, 0ppm. Operation setup three compartment sink to manually sanitize food contact surfaces. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#4High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 500+ppm in both sanitizing buckets at cook line. Operator discarded solution and remade at time of inspection, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#5Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary ammonia not tested with test kit. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped sanitizing solution in handwash sink at cook line. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in freezer and dish machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.