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Failing Health Score
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MISSION BBQ in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 18 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 21, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork stored in shelf above case of unwashed cabbage. Manager moved the raw pork away from the cabbage during this inspection.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cup without handle stored down inside container of cocoa powder. Manager discarded the cup during this inspection.
- [14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Three in-use lids have chipped corners in walk-in cooler. Manager replaced the lids and discarded the chipped lids during this inspection.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
- [35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. One fly flying in warewash area in back of kitchen.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several cans of Sterno chafing fuel stored on shelf above single-use cups in storage area. Manager removed the fuel from the shelf during this inspection.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three Chez Pierre food handler training certificates expired. Manager stated all three employees still work at this location.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table in back of kitchen soiled with old debris.
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