Mission BBQ

4852 Town Center Parkway #110, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615598

D
Grade D
Safety score 61 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 31, 2026

What drove the grade

Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.High priority · fixed on the spot · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 10 basic (1 repeat)
    -27
  • Administrative complaint on Aug 11, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

15 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitAug 31, 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
  2. First visitAug 11, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    15 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 10 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. High temperature dish machine while in use not sanitizing. Ran machine few times and constant temperature reading at 133°F. Manager calling technician & setting up three compartment sink

      Fixed on the spot

      Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine while in use not sanitizing. Ran machine few times and constant temperature reading at 133°F. Manager calling technician & setting up three compartment sink. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

      Operator has no measuring device

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.

      At hand wash sink near dry storage

      Repeat violation

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has over 20 food handler employees with 3 hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Manager has new set of training books with date to have class this month.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Basic10

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Bucket of pickle in walk in cooler on shelf not covered. Manager covered

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Employee in kitchen preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee with facial beard in kitchen preparing food with no beard guard

      Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Employee with bracelet on wrist and with watch in kitchen on cook line preparing food

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      Old label on clean pans at clean dry storage rack

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

      Reach in cooler bottom drawers soiled on front line

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.

      Case of to go containers stored on floor in kitchen. Employee removed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.

      From hand wash sink near dry storage area with leaking pipe underneath when water is turned on

      Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      At hand wash sink near dry storage area

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.

      Ecolab bug light control device stored on wall above stored bags of whole potatoes in kitchen

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Employee Bluetooth speaker stored on shelf above food prep table area

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Single-service items1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1