Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MISSION BBQ

13612 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3430243
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8719269
DBPR license3917753

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies by the back prep area.

#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer tablets on top of the serving counter. Observed a toxic chemical cleaner stored on top of the cook line. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/dispenser. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the back prep area and the interior of the ice dispenser in the self service area. Manager had an employee clean the ice dispenser in the self service area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks.

#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee meals stored above the food served to the public in the walk in cooler.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers in the dish washing area.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up next to the frying station and around cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed build up around the dishwashing area.

#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Improper handwashing signs observed in the restrooms.

#8Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old residue stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed a container used for tea with old tea residue.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed a recycling dumpster with the lid open. Manager closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar with no label. Manager had an employee label the container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.