Mission BBQ in Lakeland
Last inspected:
4014 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Part of: Mission BBQ Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Mission BBQ in Lakeland operates as a Risk Level 2 food service establishment with 121 seats. Across 19 inspections from 2016 through January 2026, the facility has accumulated 61 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recent inspection activity shows variable compliance: a January 2026 routine inspection found 4 violations and resulted in no further action, while an August 2023 inspection documented 5 violations and prompted a warning. Recurring violation patterns include improper cooking temperatures, which appeared in at least 4 inspections, and food contact surface issues, cited in multiple recent inspections. The facility has not faced disciplinary action or formal enforcement beyond the warning issued in August 2023. Most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mission BBQ in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Mission BBQ in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mission BBQ in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mission BBQ in Lakeland last inspected?
- Mission BBQ in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mission BBQ in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mission BBQ in Lakeland are: Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Mission BBQ in Lakeland had?
- Mission BBQ in Lakeland has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mission BBQ in Lakeland find?
- Mission BBQ in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mission BBQ in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Mission BBQ in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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