Villas, Lee County

MISSION BBQ FT MYERS

12984 S CLEVELAND AVE, Villas, FL 33907

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Sep 26, 2025
City
Villas
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 24069619

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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

25-06-4

Detail 24069621

Basic - Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24069620

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at prep area. Operator labeled flour container. Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 23884543

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno container stored over single use cups at dry storage. Operator removed sterno container to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23884541

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23884542

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23884544

Basic - Single-service food plates not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23402845

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink (chlorine 100ppm) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) Time Extended

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 23398136

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler ear by ice machine;cooked Mac and cheese (47F - Cooling); baked potatoes cheese (47F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked all items placed in walk-in cooler the day before the inspection. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23398134

High Priority - Dishmachine (chlorine 00ppm) sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up triple sink (chlorine 100ppm) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23398140

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 12/1/24. Operator renewed the license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23398139

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler near by ice machine; cooked Mac and cheese (47F - Cooling); baked potatoes cheese (47F - Cooling) Per operator and date marked all items placed in walk-in cooler the day before the inspection. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23398138

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self serving soda machine; Ice chute soiled with mold like substance. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23398141

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used for ice dumping. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23398137

Basic - Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their arms while preparing food. Discussed operator proper prep procedures and employee removed his Watch. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23398135

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In walk-in cooler; 2 case of ROP frozen salmon placed for thawing without removing from ROP. Operator removed raw frozen salmon from ROP package. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22986412

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked beans (125F- hot holding) Per operator cooked beans placed at cook line about 30 minutes before inspection started. Operator reheated beans; cooked beans (156- hot holding). Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22986410

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled with accumulated dust at dish machine area.

13-07-4

Detail 22986411

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food at cook line. Discussed with operator and employee removed his watch. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 22986409

Basic - Ice buckets stored on top of the ice machine between uses. Operator removed and stored ice buckets properly. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22986413

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

25-06-4

Detail 22986414

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22547545

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); operator filled triple sink to sanitize: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 22547543

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 40 lb of salmon thawed without being removing from vacuumed package inside walk-in cooler. Label clearly indicates to remove from package before thawing.

22-20-5

Detail 22547547

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold-like substances.

24-05-4

Detail 22547544

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen utensils stored in large containers without handles being upright.

06-09-1

Detail 22547548

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 40 lb of salmon thawed without being removing from vacuumed package inside walk-in cooler. Label clearly indicates to remove from package before thawing.

13-07-4

Detail 22547546

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets during food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 22547542

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two buckets of BBQ sauce stored on the floor in front of dry storage. Operator removed them to storage shelf,. Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-01-4

Detail 22546552

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in back prep kitchen we're two 50 ounce cans of Cream of Celery Soup with dented rims, number 10 can of vegetarian beans with a dented rim. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Number 10 can rack observed one #10 can of cheddar cheese sauce and one #10 can collard greens damaged. Stop sale issued. Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22546551

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two cell phones and keys on shelf above prep tables. Operator removed all personal items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: Observed cell phone on scale at cooks line. Time Extended

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22102097

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can rack in back prep kitchen we're two 50 ounce cans of Cream of Celery Soup with dented rims, number 10 can of vegetarian beans with a dented rim. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22102098

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added dry storage area and walk in cooler to establishment with no plan review submitted. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22102095

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two cell phones and keys on shelf above prep tables. Operator removed all personal items. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22102096

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside reach in cooler. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-49-4

Detail 21964559

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (129 F) Operator immediately called company to come look at it. They also set up sanitizer in the tripe sink until fixed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Dish machine still not reaching 160. Observed temperature at 1457 F. Operator called for repair and set up triple sink. Time Extended

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

22-49-4

Detail 21815260

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (129 F) Operator immediately called company to come look at it. They also set up sanitizer in the tripe sink until fixed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-62-1

Detail 21815259

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator did not have required test strip or thermometer to test hot temperature dish machine. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21815261

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. Operator could not provide any training certificates. Warning

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 21345166

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of cooking oil in front of hand sink and sink had items inside. Operator cleared obstruction. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21345164

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom, hand sink on the left hand side had no hot water.

24-08-4

Detail 21345165

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers wet nesting on shelf next to dish machine. Repeat from 03-11-2022 Repeat Violation

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 20924725

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of sliced peaches. Operator discarded can. Corrective Action Taken

22-56-4

Detail 20924726

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed less than 160F on plate surface. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 20924724

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 20924723

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20924727

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20924728

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator moved employee beverages to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20924722

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container. Corrected On-Site

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20455063

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Partially cooked bacon over butter. Operator rearranged walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20455067

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine soda nozzles and ice chute with black mold like substance.

27-16-4

Detail 20455064

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 85°F at female hand wash sink in female restroom. Repeat Violation

16-55-4

Detail 20455065

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine only reaching to 145°F. Operator set up manual three compartment sink. Quaternary 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20455066

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of lemon aid and sweet tea on floor in walk in cooler. Employee picked up containers. Corrected On-Site