The Landing Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, The Landing Bar and Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting The Landing Bar and Grill squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bag with 6 moldy green peppers in walk in cooler. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On pizza oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler / breading station
14-12-4
78
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station at bar.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza dough stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
86
May 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - 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) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled handle on flip top cooler at breading station. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses wet nesting at bar area. Employees separated to allow proper drying **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
67
Nov 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Oct 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris buildup on can opener. Manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
74
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
86
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Supplies in sink in bar area
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
82
Jun 15, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with purple degreaser under prep table in dish area Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked in reachin cooler along service line
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing in dish area
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in dish area Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on pizza oven handles near soda bib area Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold and old food debris on dish holder at dish machine
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall along dish soiled with black mold
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on cookline
02D-01-5
50
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at noise near mop sink and back door
29-34-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled in kitchen
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in bar area not smooth and cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline
12B-07-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Landing Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Landing Bar and Grill on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Landing Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Landing Bar and Grill.
How does The Landing Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
The Landing Bar and Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valrico average of 81.
Has The Landing Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Landing Bar and Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Landing Bar and Grill 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 The Landing Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Landing Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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