Lin Cajun Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Lin Cajun Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Lin Cajun Grill was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Lin Cajun Grill's latest score of 78 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside handwashing sink at Frontline.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor towels and disrepair near fryer and near mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above mandarin sauce inside walk in cooler. Operator separated food items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish scrubber inside hand sink next to ice machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on food prep table. Operator removed drinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor ties cracked near dry storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves inside walk in cooler soiled with food debris/slime.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking underneath three compartment sink.
29-11-4
61
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken and kidney beans cold holding at 48F less than 4 hours. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of grease on rack holding soda boxes.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tanks not properly secured in kitchen area.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen in front of three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked inside kitchen next to dry storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
50
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kidney beans 48°F, per manager placed 2 hours ago, placed into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored in expo cooler and prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, manager put on hair restraint during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing and or disrepair in cooks area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens, grill with food and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor by back door of kitchen area and mop sink area.
36-64-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil ripped under grill and oven shelving.
14-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut potatoes in gray bin stored on the floor under prep sink, manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet and pipe, 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
45
Feb 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on apron.
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed partially cooked chicken that was cooked half way, cooled and stored in walk in cooler to complete cooking process later, no plan.
03C-89-4
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. Emailed flyer to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed upon initiating inspection, manager displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut cabbage in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table.
21-12-4
55
Jan 3, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bourbon chicken 49F in expo cooler, per manager stored 4 hours ago, manager disposed of chicken.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bourbon chicken in warmer 114F, per manger placed 45minutes ago, manager turned warmer up to 150F. Rechecked temp 165°. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bourbon chicken 49F in expo cooler, per manager stored 4 hours ago, manager disposed of chicken.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan sitting in hand washing sink near ice machine.
31A-11-4
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on prep table next to cut potatoes.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed gray containers and lids wet nesting near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease near fryer and grill.
36-73-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloth in use near expo cooler.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes stored under expo not covered.
08B-12-5
35
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken leaking on soy sauce container. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: No vacate per Cindy Ross at 9:20am ET.
01B-13-4
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken leaking on soy sauce container.
08A-15-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in cabinet across from serving line. 1 live roach crawling on cabbage. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken leaking on soy sauce container.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage 68F stored by employee entrance, per manager stored overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bourbon chicken 120F, and blackened chicken 118F in hot cabinet, per manager stored 1 hour ago, manager heated to 138F for both.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 6 tubs of raw chicken prepped more than 24 hours ago,no date marking.
02C-02-5
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. Emailed operator flyer to post. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in walk in cooler, 1 dead behind drink cooler, 1 dead in 3 compartment sink and 5 dead in cabinet on front line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cigarettes, keys, stored next to seasoning on rack, and cell phone on expo.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease and food debris throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near grill.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cut potatoes in tubs stored on floor near prep sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers, grill, ovens soiled with grease.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed tropical smoothie cup in reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bourbon chicken and green beans under expo cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with rust pitting.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizing cloths stored on counter front line.
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
36-27-5
17
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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/. Observed food manager certificate for establishment, but food manager is not present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor titles in front of stovetop.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cabbage stored on floor left of walk in cooler. Employee removed cabbage from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in wall behind hand washing sink right of ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice touching rice right of ice machine.
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen egg rolls uncovered in reach in cooler left of oven. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lin Cajun Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lin Cajun Grill on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lin Cajun Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lin Cajun Grill.
How does Lin Cajun Grill compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Lin Cajun Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Lin Cajun Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lin Cajun Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lin Cajun 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 Lin Cajun Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lin Cajun Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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