Panama City, Bay County

MISSION BBQ

508 E 23 ST, Panama City, FL 32405

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
Feb 11, 2026
City
Panama City
County
Bay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 24366508

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausages in the sham adjacent to the ovens in the cooking line at 127F, 132F, 128F, for hot holding.

03B-01-6

Detail 24366505

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausages in the sham adjacent to the ovens in the cooking line at 127F, 132F, 128F, for hot holding. See stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 24366510

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tablets next to seasoning shakers on the cooking line. Manager removed tablets and stored them appropriately at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-01-5

Detail 24366504

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Printed a copy. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24366502

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer adjacent to the walk in cooler soiled with debris and buildup. Dicer stored above preparation table with the presence of debris and buildup.

31B-02-4

Detail 24366511

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at male guest restroom. At the time of inspection, manager refilled the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24366509

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided the respective form to be photocopied and signed by all the employees. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 24366507

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of food scale on prep table.

24-08-4

Detail 24366501

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Lids and pans not properly air dried at the ware washing area.

22-08-4

Detail 24366506

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven on the cooking line.

42-01-4

Detail 24366503

Basic - Multiple wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-05-5

Detail 23928847

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23928848

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raspberry tea stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

02D-01-5

Detail 23928846

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins containing sugar, flour and bread crumbs not labeled. Employee labeled containers during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

03D-01-5

Detail 23542839

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pan of brisket scraps for baked beans in pan on ice, 78F at 2:36, per manager pan scraps started going in pan at 11:00am. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23542841

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours. Observed pan of brisket scraps for baked beans in pan on ice, 78F at 2:36, per manager pan scraps started going in pan at 11:00am. See stop sale.

22-41-4

Detail 23542840

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23542838

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle hanging on shelf in dish pit. Per manager bottle contains bleach. Contents of bottle voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 23162288

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Dented can of green beans with sharp creases. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 23162286

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packs 74F at 4:15pm, per manager product set out at noon. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23162287

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packs 74F at 4:15pm, per manager product set out at noon. See stop sale. Provided manager with time as a public health control form for written plan.

Jul 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-57-6

Detail 22985388

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Maximum dishwasher surface temperature 151F, machine gauge 178F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Dish machine technicians working on machine at time of callback. Time Extended

Jul 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-57-6

Detail 22984167

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Maximum dishwasher surface temperature 151F, machine gauge 178F. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22984169

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger patties stored over pork ribs in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 22984170

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by a total of 2 live roaches found in the following locations: 1 live underneath front meat cutting table, 1 live on floor by front counter hand wash sink. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22984171

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on outside of ice bucket. Manager sent bucket to dish area for washing. Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 22984168

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee's bottle of water stored on top of pan of potato salad. Employee discarded drink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22470836

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump sanitizer bucket water in hand wash sink on make line.

36-22-4

Detail 22470837

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On make line coming from under hand wash sink.

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22103300

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23. Renewal paid at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22103298

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up on interior of ice bucket. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22103299

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

23-03-4

Detail 22103301

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on front counter reach in cooler gasket. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 21647790

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. three compartment sink set up at time of inspection.

23-03-4

Detail 21647788

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on inside and outside of Ice bucket used for non food ice.

29-11-4

Detail 21647789

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe on back of dish machine.

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 21165633

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter blend in bottle on steam table 113F, per manager less than 2 hours, provided Time as a Public Health Control form, butter blend marked for time.

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 20846167

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non chemical side of splitter. Manager put vacuum breaker on at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20846170

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 food handlers employed over 60 days, no proof of food handler training. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20846169

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20846171

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided operator with flyer on self print licenses. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20846168

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil, and hot sauce on floor in dry storage. Manager picked up at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20846166

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris build up on Bottom of mixer head. Cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20476239

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at chlorine 0ppm. Manager hooked up new chlorine. Corrected to chlorine 50ppm Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20476241

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage in front line sham 131F, less than 1 hour. Employee returned to oven. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20476237

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty measuring spoons hung on dish rack above three compartment sink. Manager put in sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20476238

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's room. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 20476240

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6-1-21. Discussed self print licenses with manager.