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LINDYS FRIED CHICKEN

19390 W SR 20, Blountstown FL 32424 · 6747777

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats27
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1700112
Grade history
DEC 23
FEB 25
JUN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at entrance of kitchen had bag of buns in sink used for other purposes.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2025 · Observed no proof of employee food handler training for Casey, Brianna, and Elizabeth all hired over 60 days. Time Extended
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of walk-in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwash sink in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
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.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service uncovered in server area.
High priority/08B-02-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint

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.