MACDINTON'S
405 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-494-6516
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021031559 | Apr 19, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on can opener at time of inspection. Operator placed can opener in dish room to wash.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers in dish room. Operator moved containers to have washed during inspection.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Walk in freezer floor.
Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of fries on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers outside of oven, fryers on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on shelves by dishwasher has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines have buildup of black-mold like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored on shelves inside walk in cooler are not segregated from foods being served to the public.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored pickles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of fryer has buildup of grease.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with old food debris. Chef cleaned out microwave.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand hand washing sink by entrance to dishwasher.
Refrigerator soiled/has accumulation of debris. Refrigerator housing flat top grill is soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust developing.
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on food preparation table has stains and is no longer cleanable.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand hand washing sink by entrance to dishwasher.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lloyd Tillman
Refrigerator soiled/has accumulation of debris. Refrigerator housing flat top grill is soiled with old food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust developing.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in outside bar area. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice block on floor inside walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of dust.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling inside walk in freezer.
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.