Central FloridaRestaurant Grades

MISSION BBQ

The letter looks fine; the direction doesn't. MISSION BBQ holds a C (70/100), but its inspections have been getting worse, not better.

Its most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 cited 3 high-priority and 2 intermediate violations. It currently ranks safer than 3% of St. Lucie County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.6 from 1,544 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (70/100)

Get directions Call (772) 873-7892

Restaurant details

Health grade
C (70/100)
Violations
5 total — 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate
Address
1407 SAINT LUCIE BLVD WEST, Port St Lucie, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Barbecue restaurant, Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 stars (1544 reviews)
Neighborhood
Saint Lucie West
Seats
162
Phone
(772) 873-7892
Website
Official website
Photo of MISSION BBQ
Photo: MISSION BBQ

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.6 Community-sourced rating 1,544 reviews
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Overall Score

57 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.6★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM to 8 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 18, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 0 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used

  2. November 7, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to MISSION BBQ, by Florida DBPR grade:

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 18, 2026