Lindys Chicken #3
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Lindys Chicken #3, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tallahassee restaurant scores 87. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Chicken tenders 56F Coleslaw 50F Macaroni salad 56F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **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. Observed following food items hit holding for less than 4 hours: Chicken wings 103F Gizzards 123F. Operator began to reheat food items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white deep freezer in poor repair with paint chipping at the exterior and interior of freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white deep freezer near dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, food debris and dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable order throughout entire dining area, and bathroom area. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box containing plastic lids stored on floor inside dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed serving cups with no handle inside macaroni salad stored inside reach in cooler across from fryers.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing above steam table in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
41
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Potato salad 46F Coleslaw 47F . Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during time of inspection. New temperature Potato salad: 41F Coleslaw 41F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough mixer soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles missing in kitchen above three compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on prep table. Operator removed drinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on food preparation table next to to go containers. Employee moved cell phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to kitchen open. Operator closed door during time of inspection. Once close I was still able to observe a gap at the threshold.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease trap soiled with grease and food debris.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor throughout entire establishment.
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
47
Dec 6, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried chicken 44F in walk in cooler, per manager stored overnight.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed fried chicken stored beside raw chicken livers in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried chicken 44F in walk in cooler, per manager stored overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken cut up 45F, chicken livers 45F, chicken wings 44F, chicken tenders 45F in walk in cooler, per manager stored only 1 hour. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet tissue in women's bathroom.
32-11-5
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense potato salad.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer, and stand up cooler with dirt on handles and exterior.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease accumulation, AC vents with grease and dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
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, trash, paper, food on front line, in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind toilet and hand wash sink in women's restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezers near employee entrance and in storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed stove, fryers soiled with grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer in storage area with insulation exposed.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried chicken not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls stained with grease and food debris throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
21
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
30
Oct 3, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored next to buffalo sauce under menu area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken not fully cooked to 165 F. Chicken was partially cooked to 135 F.
03C-44-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of ketchup under hot holding well, dented at the seal. Manager discarded can of dented ketchup.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and mixer observed to have heavy food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed barbecue chicken mixture and chicken salad not date marked in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour u dear stove top being used as a scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining racks under hot holding low to be soiled.
14-45-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cups on floor in dry storage area and tenders stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signage at hand washing sink next to sweet tea.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken in walk in cooler and rice uncovered in prep area right of hand washing sink.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor near hand washing sink to be unsealed.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour u dear stove tops without common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lindys Chicken #3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lindys Chicken #3 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lindys Chicken #3?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lindys Chicken #3.
How does Lindys Chicken #3 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Lindys Chicken #3 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Lindys Chicken #3's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lindys Chicken #3 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lindys Chicken #3 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 Lindys Chicken #3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lindys Chicken #3 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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