University, Hillsborough County

MISSION BBQ

13612 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, University, FL 33613

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Nov 12, 2025
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 24184233

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the drying rack area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Time Extended

Nov 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-49-4

Detail 24169616

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher testing at 0ppm. Discussed setting up three compartment sink. Tested at 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 24169617

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line and under prep table.

24-08-4

Detail 24169618

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the drying rack area. Repeat Violation

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 23851212

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers and lids in the dish drying area. Manager unstacked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

24-08-4

Detail 23542071

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers in the dish washing area. Manager corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23542070

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a spoon used to scoop whip cream touching the product. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23542069

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves use for dry storage being rusted.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 23118869

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.

41-10-4

Detail 23118860

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

22-20-5

Detail 23118863

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

14-09-4

Detail 23118867

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

08B-49-4

Detail 23118870

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.

24-08-4

Detail 23118866

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

36-73-4

Detail 23118871

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.

33-11-4

Detail 23118861

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 23118864

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

16-48-4

Detail 23118859

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

33-16-4

Detail 23118865

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

29-11-4

Detail 23118862

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23118868

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

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-32-5

Detail 22505156

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager ordered correct test kit during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: Time Extended

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 22494910

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee stated drain backed up. Observed no backup. Drain and hand wash sink blocked off. Employees using alternate hand sink. Warning

16-32-5

Detail 22494911

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Manager ordered correct test kit during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 22116373

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee beginning to touch ready to eat food without washing hands and changing gloves after touching clothing. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22116370

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink located at front ciunter. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22116371

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test strips available.

22-20-5

Detail 22116374

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in kitchen had pink slimy substance on flap located inside machine.

29-38-4

Detail 22116372

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Missing one back flow device on splitter located on mop sink

24-08-4

Detail 22116375

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on clean dish storage shelf.

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03D-01-5

Detail 21885796

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Managers explained that items were placed into ice bath at 12 and then placed into walk in cooler to continue cooling. Cooked bean containers were covered with plastic and metal lid. Items temped at 101F - 95F. Spoke with operator about proper cooling methods and time frames. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Manager had a meeting with staff and discussed the proper cooling procedures. Process not observed at the time of inspection. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21885795

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at front counter have deep grooves in surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Manager ordered cutting boards for front counter. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

16-01-4

Detail 21885797

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Data plate ordered for dish machine. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 21885794

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water in between containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Water in between containers. Time Extended

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

03D-01-5

Detail 21873307

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Managers explained that items were placed into ice bath at 12 and then placed into walk in cooler to continue cooling. Cooked bean containers were covered with plastic and metal lid. Items temped at 101F - 95F. Spoke with operator about proper cooling methods and time frames. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21873311

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Managers explained that items were placed into ice bath at 12 and then placed into walk in cooler to continue cooling. Cooked bean containers were covered with plastic and metal lid. Items temped at 101F - 95F. Spoke with operator about proper cooling methods and time frames. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21873310

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey in hot box temped at 124F. Manager placed Turkey back in steamer to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21873304

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand wash sink. Manager removed pitcher. Sink was turned off due to a runny faucet. Manager turned water back on to sink. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21873308

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at front counter have deep grooves in surface. Warning

16-01-4

Detail 21873305

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21873306

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water in between containers. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21873309

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water softener on floor. Manager placed item on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-54-4

Detail 21187040

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed temperature at 153F. Use triple sink until fixed.

24-08-4

Detail 21187039

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stacked together wet nesting.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20782468

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade. Manager removed the can opener and took it to disb. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20782465

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20782464

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed full plastic pans with water in between the pans. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 20782463

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the dishwasher area.

33-16-4

Detail 20782467

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Manager closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20782466

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor in the hallway. Manager moved the cases off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20314143

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over gallon containers of lemonade and tea. Observed employee move the gallons to a proper shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20314137

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in prep area. Observed employee restock the towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20314142

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap not stocked at the hand sink. Manager restocked the soap at the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 20314139

Intermediate - Observed can opener blade with debris on the blade. Observed employee clean, rinse and sanitize the blade. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20314141

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Observed employee clean the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20314140

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans stacked on top of each other while still wet. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20314138

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed employee close the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site