Mission BBQ
1781 E Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33334 · Permanent Food Service · License 1616780
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 16 routine inspection4 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 17 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-15
- Administrative complaint on Oct 16, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 16, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No vacuum breaker at mop sink
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Approximately 5 flying insects flying around dishwasher area not landing on food or equipment.
Administrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored on top of oven. Manager removed bottle and stored properly
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Dishmachine drain board clogged with foods residue
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
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.