Lin Garden
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
61
Score
Lin Garden appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Altamonte Springs restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over broccoli in prep cooler. Raw shell eggs over onions in prep cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for scooping rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jacket hanging on dry shelf -Phone on prep table . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep coolers Under equipment on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tong handle in noodle container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door and gaskets of white reach in freezer by front counter Gaskets in first prep cooler on line Hood filters In between fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior rim and Bottom interior of white reach in freezer by front counter
22-16-4
61
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with plastic wrap dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggs rolls, pork and chicken held for more than 24 hours not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line soiled with food debris Hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used to scoop soy sauce **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -trays of raw chicken above trays of raw beef in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -cooked pork in cardboard box in reach in cooler. Operator states bag tore, will replace food grade bag.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handles soiled on kitchen hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site -shelf covers in walk in cooler soiled. -walk in cooler and walk-in freezer doors soiled.
23-03-4
64
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -cut onions in to go bag.
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee entered kitchen, moved tray of chicken and started helping with orders without washing hands. Advised.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee added broccoli to container of food with bare hands. Operator educated employee.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above buckets of sauce in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in bulk dry goods. Removed at start of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have severe build up of food debris and mold-like substance. -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled -grease build up on hood filters.
23-03-4
50
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Cracked container in we're sweet and sour chicken is kept in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface., also dirty. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 54f less than 1 hour on counter next to fryer for quick service. Provided written time plan for operator. Product will be discarded if not used in 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -trays of raw chicken above trays of wontons in walk-in freezer.
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee tea bottle in container with egg rolls in reach-in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of grease on sides of fryers, slight build up on floor under cooking equipment.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lin Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lin Garden on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lin Garden?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lin Garden.
How does Lin Garden compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Lin Garden most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Lin Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lin Garden 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 Lin Garden 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 Lin Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lin Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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