Mackenzie's Sports Tavern

4015 S Westshore #2, Tampa, FL 33611

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Mackenzie's Sports Tavern stretching back to 2022. Mackenzie's Sports Tavern was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Mackenzie's Sports Tavern on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing ceiling tile in compressor room by kitchen back door at time of inspection.

36-32-5

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board in kitchen at time of inspection

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing/damaged ceiling tiles in back storage room with compressor at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler missing door handle in room by triple sink during inspection

14-11-5

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in back kitchen **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with grease. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop left in mop bucket. Operator moved mop to dry during inspection **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks back in kitchen by back door. 2 tanks are secured. Operator secured 3rd tank during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles between back kitchen door and walk in cooler damaged/missing **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

33-11-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Aluminum pans **Repeat Violation**

25-32-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.

25-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mackenzie's Sports Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mackenzie's Sports Tavern on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mackenzie's Sports Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mackenzie's Sports Tavern.

How does Mackenzie's Sports Tavern compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mackenzie's Sports Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mackenzie's Sports Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mackenzie's Sports Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mackenzie's Sports Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mackenzie's Sports Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mackenzie's Sports Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

4411 W Gandy Blvd

Score: 86 — Low Risk

The Real Food Academy

5224 S Dale Mabry Hwy

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Favorite Sons

5224 S Dale Mabry Hwy

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Tampa → Bar / Pub restaurants in Florida → Bar / Pub restaurants in Tampa