Macdinton's
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Macdinton's has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Macdinton's was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. Walk in freezer floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of fries on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers outside of oven, fryers on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
61
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of fryer has buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - 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.
02D-01-5
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored pickles. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia.
21-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand hand washing sink by entrance to dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Refrigerator soiled/has accumulation of debris. Refrigerator housing flat top grill is soiled with old food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust developing.
14-17-4
67
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice block on floor inside walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling inside walk in freezer.
29-11-4
78
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Aug 17, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink has no paper towels by cooks line in kitchen area. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black- mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling In liquor storage area has holes in ceiling. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in hallway of kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Chef removed pickle's and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor next beer cooler has leaking boxes of drink mix sitting on floor. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Macdinton's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Macdinton's on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macdinton's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Macdinton's.
How does Macdinton's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Macdinton's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Macdinton's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Macdinton's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Macdinton's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Macdinton's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Macdinton's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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