Mission BBQ
2505 SW College Road, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5203188
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Raw pork stored in shelf above case of unwashed cabbage. Manager moved the raw pork away from the cabbage during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
One fly flying in warewash area in back of kitchen.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Several cans of Sterno chafing fuel stored on shelf above single-use cups in storage area. Manager removed the fuel from the shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade on prep table in back of kitchen soiled with old debris.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three Chez Pierre food handler training certificates expired. Manager stated all three employees still work at this location.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Single-use cup without handle stored down inside container of cocoa powder. Manager discarded the cup during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Three in-use lids have chipped corners in walk-in cooler. Manager replaced the lids and discarded the chipped lids during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Area around nozzles of fountain machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.