Lin Garden
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Lin Garden has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Fly sticky tape hanging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Poinciana restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
May 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple waters on line **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and wallet above cooks line
40-06-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In prep area **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
23-03-4
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker at cookline., wiped hands on shirt and also touched face , then handled food without washing hands. Educated operator . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . Cooked pork , eggs on cookline table top. Placed 1 hour ago, ooerator updated. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200+, operator corrected to 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at front handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottles stored on shelf above cook line table. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at cookline make table unit .
14-11-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed from food storage area, **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mush room stored over cut celery. Operator relocated. . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
39
Feb 12, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef unpackaged over peas and carrots in reach in freezer. Multiple items in walk in freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boba pearls (85F - Cold Holding) operator will place on time control plan **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator states chicken wings were prepared 20 minutes prior and will place proper time marking **Warning**
03F-02-5
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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table on line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil and soy sauce in dry storage. Manager will move **Warning**
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. Container as rice scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas next to flat top grill 71F manager removed from water **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in raw prep area **Warning**
31B-04-4
37
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Left cutting board heavily grooved. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken in 2nd walk in cooler at 45F-46F from overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken in 2nd walk in cooler at 45F-46F from overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food products in to go bags and Publix bags in both walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of purple liquid with no label. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor by large containers of flour, starch, and sugar
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans above 3 compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil directly on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter. Coached employee and they removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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 handle in contact with sugar in large sugar container. Employee corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink at front counter
31B-04-4
41
Jul 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lin Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lin Garden on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lin Garden?
Across the inspection record, “fly sticky tape hanging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lin Garden.
How does Lin Garden compare to other restaurants in Poinciana?
Lin Garden most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Poinciana average of 78.
Has Lin Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lin Garden have averaged around eight 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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