Lina's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Lina's Restaurant 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Lina's Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans submitted or available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Contacted Plan Reviewer, Robin S. Plans submitted incomplete. Missing application, menu, and floor plans in one email. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
82
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad 49F at 9:30am cooled to 46F at 10:03am, Cole slaw 47F at 9:30am cooled to 46F at 10:03am. Operator placed items into large Reach in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash brown 101F at 9:22am reheated to 172F at 9:58am **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs in back kitchen Reach in cooler stored over pita bread. Employee relocated eggs to an approved locating during time of inspection. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked roast beef in Walk in cooler. Operator discarded roast beef during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict on menu, no consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans submitted or available. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for hash browns or watermelon. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods inside front line Reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
41
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside oil jug. 1 live roach inside sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 9 live roaches on dish pit wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on floor and wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on back kitchen door exit behind screen. 5 live roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 3 live roaches on wheel of dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 30 live roaches inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 live roach on kitchen wall behind dry storage shelf. 1 live roach on floor beneath laundry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: 1 dead roach beneath front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on front service line counter for cups and mugs. 1 dead roach on floor of front service line counter, behind Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 3 dead roach on bag of brown gravy mix, on dry storage shelf. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 1 dead roach on gasket of front line Reach in cooler. 1 dead roach on dish machine. 1 dead roach on wall behind Employee handwash sink. 4 dead roaches inside bookshelf in kitchen area. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf beneath unused cash register in dining room area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
78
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg yolks and egg whites stored over Ready to eat lettuce and ham in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Raw sausage stored over Ready to eat lettuce and ham in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Operator rearranged produce to approved locations during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Sunburn aloe Vera gel for burns stored inside front line cook Reach in cooler. Operator moved gel to a separate location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 90F at 9:22am reheating from cooler at 7am reheated to 169F at 9:53am, mashed potato 49F at 9:22am reheating from cooler at 7am, hollandaise sauce 114F at 9:22am made at 6:45am reheated to 170F at 10:09am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 17 roach egg sacks located between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. 4 egg sack inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches inside oil jug. 1 live roach inside sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 9 live roaches on dish pit wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on floor and wall next to back kitchen exit. 4 live roaches on back kitchen door exit behind screen. 5 live roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 3 live roaches on wheel of dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 30 live roaches inside various air conditioner filter bags between wall and Continental brand freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked at front line cook area. Operator removed mop bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan is not completed. Operator needs to list all items to be used on Time as a Public Health Control form. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for marinara, pot roast, or cooked chicken in front line Reach in cooler. Operator date marked items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles in dish pit not labeled. Employee added label during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located inside kitchen area next to bag-in-box soda syrups. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless scoop in green split pea dry storage, dry oats, and rice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on all Reach in coolers of the front line cook area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 23 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath bag-in-box soda syrup shelf. 10 dead roaches inside a sticky trap on floor beneath table of Dish machine. 20 dead roaches on underside of table of Dish machine. 10 dead roaches inside sticky trap on floor dry storage shelf next to Walk in cooler. 10 dead roaches on floor of front line cook. 1 dead roach on floor of women's bathroom. 4 dead roaches on dining room floor beneath stack of chairs. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink inside Kenmore 22 brand Reach in cooler. Employee drinks on front line prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with single service items on dry storage shelf for bread in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cook line not wearing hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting over three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ground beef stored on floor of Walk in cooler. 4 containers of Oil stored on floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between equipment on front cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles of scoop touching flour and powdered sugar in bins inside kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
18
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat deli meats walk in cooler operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler main reach in table Cold holding: ham 47 f cheese 47 2nd temp 43 f operator placed in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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.printed for employees employees signed and management signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested at 149-157 f fourth attempt 176 f **Corrected On-Site**
16-54-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
47
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Cold holding Cut ham 49 2nd 43 f reach in cooler back of kitchen butter 52 f wipped butter 53 f tarter sauce 58 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp wipped butter 45 f tarter sauce 43 f butter 43 f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.raw shelled eggs over ready to eat corn beef and cheese walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Observed employee touch pancake with bare hands. Discussed with operator the the importance of wearing gloves unless food is being heated to 145 degrees.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
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. Observed 2 employee trainings.
53B-13-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over bread walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 ppm
21-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cook beef on counter thawing. Operator moved to microwave to heat up **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
35
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lina's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lina's Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lina's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lina's Restaurant.
How does Lina's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Lina's Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Lina's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lina's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lina's Restaurant 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 Lina's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lina's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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