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Lindys Fried Chicken

19390 W Sr 20, Blountstown, FL 32424
American
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Lindys Fried Chicken has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “displayed food not properly protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Lindys Fried Chicken squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee food handler training for Casey, Brianna, and Elizabeth all hired over 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed no proof of employee food handler training for Casey, Brianna, and Elizabeth all hired over 60 days. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea urn ready for service not covered inside of server station. Food handler covered tea urn at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee food handler training for Casey, Brianna, and Elizabeth all hired over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of walk-in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored chicken tenders and chicken wings not covered inside of walk-in cooler. Manager covered items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside of mop bucket. Manager hung mop to dry at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jun 30, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
90
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service not covered in server area.
08B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to office in kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co tank not secured at front counter by drink machine.
51-11-4
64
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service not covered in server area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with buns stored in it used for other purposes.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label on top of reach in freezer. Looks to be degreaser type substance.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink by office door.
31B-04-4
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lindys Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lindys Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lindys Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “displayed food not properly protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lindys Fried Chicken.

How does Lindys Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Blountstown?

Lindys Fried Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Blountstown average of 88.

Has Lindys Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lindys Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lindys Fried Chicken 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 Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lindys Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.

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