LINDYS FRIED CHICKEN
19390 W SR 20, Blountstown FL 32424 · 6747777
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at entrance of kitchen had bag of buns in sink used for other purposes.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for sanitizer solution for three compartment sink. Chlorine
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop used for Mac and cheese was stored in standing water below 135F water. Educated employee on how to store utensil properly in water above 135F or below 41F or in product with handle out.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
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.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of walk-in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwash sink in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
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.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service uncovered in server area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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