LINDY'S CHICKEN
25 RIVER PARK DR, Midway FL 32343 · 850-580-4002
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris built up on walk in cooler handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Grease build up on multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door with food debris build up on handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with grease/debris build up in kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen with food debris and grease build up.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door with food debris build up on handle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on kitchen line under equipment and triple sink prep room soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen with food debris and grease build up.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Long handled spoon stored in hand sink by drive thru. Employee moved spoon to kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle in kitchen walk in cooler with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling tiles in prep area and cooks line with food debris and grease.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floors with grease build up in kitchen by fryers and prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen by fryers and triple sink with food debris.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop inside chicken gravy and baked beans. Operator removed container during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers accumulated with grease.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on shelves inside walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at wall behind front counter is missing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior backdoor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind prep table in kitchen.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand wash sink in kitchen by fryers and restroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at front counter by drink machine. Operator mopped water during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee placed oil 6 inches off the floor during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed wine coolers, and water bottle in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust in walk in cooler/freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in kitchen soiled with grease/food debris.
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.