Lins House
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Lins House stretching back to 2022. Lins House was last inspected on Oct 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet wiping cloth not stored”, showing up five times.
Lins House's latest score of 70 falls below the Fort Myers average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on having soap. Operator placed soap at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wiping cloths in sanitizer. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
70
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up item from floor and not washing hands before working with food again. Educated operator on importance of washing hands. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plastic container of raw chicken stored over container of noodles. Operator placed raw chicken in bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service hand wash sink blocked by rice cooker. Operator removed rice cooker. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back food prep area. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at back food prep area. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed noodles and chopped cabbage not date marked. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
37
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
45
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with precooked chicken in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked shrimp, cut cabbage, and noodles not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Stored cut cabbage and cut onions not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on importance of storing sanitizing solution off of floor. Operator placed container off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on importance of storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of having bottled water stored off of floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near front service area. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
58
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of baby Corn and two 1lb cans of black soy sauce dented. Educated operator on going through dented cans. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
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. Provided operator with written procedures. Educated operator on new food code requirements. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to store pots and pans in dishwash area. Operator removed pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Educated operator on new food code requirements. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from ac unit from ceiling. Operator has work order in place to fix. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dry storage.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions, bottled water, and bag of carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of food. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
45
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bean sprouts 48F cold hold and raw shrimp 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on importance of maintaining foods at 41F or below. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four 5lb cans of hoisin sauce, one 5lb can of soy sauce, and one 46 fl oz can dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
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 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed ceiling leaking from ac in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
30
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lins House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lins House on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lins House?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lins House.
How does Lins House compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Lins House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Lins House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lins House have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lins House 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 Lins House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lins House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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