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LANDING BAR AND GRILL

4351 LYNX PAW TRAIL, Valrico FL 33596 · (813) 653-0002

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats170
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3916956
Grade history
MAR 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bag with 6 moldy green peppers in walk in cooler. Operator discarded
High priority/01B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler at cookline. Beef Meatballs (50F); Cut Tomatoes (50F); Shredded Cheddar Cheese (50F)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Stored on salad station cutting board. Manager placed on shelf.
Basic/21-19-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bag with 6 moldy green peppers in walk in cooler. Operator discarded
High priority/01B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On pizza oven handle. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler / breading station
Basic/14-12-4
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station at bar.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Pizza dough stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk flour bin. Manager placed properly.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Manager discussed with employees.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken (45F); Pasta Sauce (45F); Shredded Cheese (45F), temp taken at 1:50pm. Re-temp at 2:15pm, Cooked Chicken (43F); Pasta Sauce (43F); Shredded Cheese (43F)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled handle on flip top cooler at breading station. Manager cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses wet nesting at bar area. Employees separated to allow proper drying
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 dishmachine chlorine at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris buildup on can opener. Manager cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
Intermediate/22-02-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Supplies in sink in bar area
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.