LIN GARDEN
381 CYPRESS PKWY, Poinciana FL 34759 · 4079312888
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boba pearls (85F - Cold Holding) operator will place on time control plan
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022030890 | Jun 16, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw Shrimp and beef over sauces in make-table cooler at second kitchen. -Raw chicken over zucchini and raw pork over wontons wrappers in walk-in cooler. - Raw beef over Krab and raw beef over scallop in white reach-in freezers. Operator began rearranging.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork for egg rolls in reach-in cooler in second kitchen and pork in walk-in cooler in main kitchen without date marking. Per operator prepared 5/18.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwashing sink at front counter.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing purple substance at both triple sink identify as degreaser without label.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several plastic bowls used as scoop in flour and sugar bulk containers. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Reach-in freezer door and handles in second kitchen. -Gaskets soiled on all reach-in coolers.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice bucket stored on floor next to ice-machine.
Food stored on floor. -Two bottles of oil stored on floor on cooks line and back of kitchen. - Buckets of sauces on floor in walk-in freezer in main kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water next to flat top grill in second kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield broken on cooks line in second kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several drink bottles in reach-in cooler on cooks line and on prep tables throughout both kitchens.
Stored food not covered. Several containers on food in all reach-in coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in standing water in triple sink in second kitchen. Operator added running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers containing sugar, flour and salt unlabeled. -Several small bowls on prep tables containing sugar and salt unlabeled.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened the day prior no marking. Operator marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in several bulk containers. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drink bottles and cups on prep tables and in coolers throughout. Operator segregated.
Equipment in poor repair. Several gaskets on reach-in coolers torn.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil next to fryers. -Buckets of soy sauce on floor in second kitchen. -Buckets of chicken wings on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator began placing on shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter not secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Stored food not covered. Several containers of food in reach-in freezers and coolers uncovered.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bin
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple waters on line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and wallet above cooks line
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker at cookline., wiped hands on shirt and also touched face, then handled food without washing hands. Educated operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked pork, eggs on cookline table top. Placed 1 hour ago, ooerator updated.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200+, operator corrected to 100 PPM.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Soap dispenser at front handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottles stored on shelf above cook line table. Operator removed bottles.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at cookline make table unit.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Operator removed from food storage area,
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mush room stored over cut celery. Operator relocated..
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef unpackaged over peas and carrots in reach in freezer. Multiple items in walk in freezer
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boba pearls (85F - Cold Holding) operator will place on time control plan
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator states chicken wings were prepared 20 minutes prior and will place proper time marking
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table on line
Food stored on floor. Case of oil and soy sauce in dry storage. Manager will move
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container as rice scoop
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas next to flat top grill 71F manager removed from water
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in raw prep area
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple areas of prep area in kitchen where food touches is dirty
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food blocking hand sink in prep area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As a pot and pan holding in prep area while preparing
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. Sent operator blank copy
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks in all of walk in and on cook line operator states items have been prepared the last day or two
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple spray In bottle needs label
Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Across the kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and sodas on clean prep surfaces
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottles and coffee above reach in cooler on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer broken
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. All through back prep room area
Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of meat stored on floor in prep area Operator pick up off ground
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop touching ice in ice storage
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In bucket on floor for rice current temperature of 87F Front area reach in
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep area kitchen
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.