Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth
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9859 Lake Worth Rd #29, Lake Worth, FL 33467Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth has been subject to escalating enforcement for systemic food safety violations across 22 inspections totaling 128 violations—averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, modestly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern: employee health reporting violations appeared in 11 of the 22 inspections, food contact surface violations in 8 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 6 inspections. Hand washing and employee health policy failures—among the most serious non-closure violations—were cited repeatedly across multiple years, indicating a chronic management issue. On January 26–27, 2026, consecutive routine inspections documented 21 combined violations including four high-priority findings, leading inspectors to recommend an administrative complaint. The facility received one formal disciplinary action resulting in $600 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 resulted in a call back with administrative complaint recommended.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026019990 | $400.00 | Jan 26, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018044871 | $600.00 | Aug 14, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth last inspected?
- Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth are: Employee health reporting, Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth had?
- Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth find?
- Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- No, Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth been fined?
- Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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