Lin's Express
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Lin's Express has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Lin's Express' 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooked chicken pieces (95F - Hot Holding). Discussed Time As A Public Health Control with manager
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple bags of cooked and raw meats in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in freezers
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor by prep area. Manager got off of floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks have built up debris
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water at hand sink by three compartment sink not turning on but hot water is working
29-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer
23-24-4
55
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with cooked pork in walk in cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings stored over broccoli in walk in cooler. Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken pieces (80F - Hot Holding), Manager placed in cooler. Discussed Time As A Public Health Control for items **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Manager dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage and Cooked chicken and shrimp not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered foods **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of vegetables and cooked pork not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
95
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table by fryer: cooked chicken (80F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Cook line: cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on hand sink in kitchen. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment had 101 bleach designed for general cleaning. Manager went and got approved bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of prescription medicine on dry storage shelving by sauces and juices **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes on dry storage shelf **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
30
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, shrimp, and noodles not dated in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
78
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, shrimp, and noodles not dated in walk-in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
64
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of soap, lid for container . Both **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. Cooked meat,vegetables
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils
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. Cooked meats, noodles,rice
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken,coked pork, egg rolls, noodles
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle in sink at back door
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. Cooked meats,shrimp,egg rolls,noodles,rices
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls,crab Rangoon,cooked shrimp
08B-12-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lin's Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lin's Express on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lin's Express?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lin's Express.
How does Lin's Express compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Lin's Express most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Lin's Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lin's Express have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lin's Express 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's Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lin's Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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