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MACAWS LANDING

1101 W SLIGH AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-935-8552

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918834
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken wings dated on 09/07 and stored in walk-in cooler more than 7 days.
High priority/02C-01-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line grooved. Discussed with operator.
Basic/14-09-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on front line has standing water. Operator has had maintenance people look at it before. He plans to replace.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By cash register area
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples not individually wrapped at customer grab n go station. Operator moved apples to back kitchen to be cleaned and wrapped.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers stored over cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken wings dated on 09/07 and stored in walk-in cooler more than 7 days.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked chicken wings dated on 09/07 and stored in walk-in cooler more than 7 days.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A tray of Mac n cheese (107F - Hot Holding) stored on speedy rack. Employee reheated in oven, temped 165+ F at time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can and floor fan. Wet wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed all items from handwash sinks.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in coolers at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottle of water stored on prep table on cook line. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three-compartments sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened bottle of water stored in walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and mushrooms stored over mayo in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. A wet wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 29, 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 ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near 3 compartment sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease on cooksline
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 12, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in walk-in-cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooksline blocked with tray of beef.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooksline at 82 F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.