LINS HOUSE
16970 SAN CARLOS BLVD STE 130, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 2394630890
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with noodles and flour.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed contamination of raw chicken stored over container of cooked pork in front service reach in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles 45F cold hold, raw chicken 45F cold hold less than 4 hours in walk in cooler. Operator states just prepped foods. Operator turned down walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front handwash sink blocked by rice cooker. Operator removed rice cooker.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen precooked pork not date marked.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on food preparation table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior roof of microwave oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease. Hood filters.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed glove reused. Operator discarded glove.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on having soap. Operator placed soap at hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling tile missing. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wiping cloths in sanitizer. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service hand wash sink blocked by rice cooker. Operator removed rice cooker.
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.
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.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service hand wash sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 60 fl oz cans soy sauce swollen and rusted. Operator separated to be returned to distributor.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw ground pork over packaged frozen vegetables in reach in freezer.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Educated operator on using hand wash sink only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink and hand wash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on the importance of having soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sinks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and flour.
Ceiling tile missing. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from ac unit in ceiling into bucket. Note: operator has work order in place to fix.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on the importance of hair restraints.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed large pot of raw pork on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on storing foods 6 inches off of floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge in hand wash sink at front service area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near back kitchen exit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked pork in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked precooked pork.
Ceiling tile missing above kitchen. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance storing foods off of floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut cabbage and cut vegetables not covered. Educated operator on importance of covering foods in walk in cooler. Operator covered items in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on storing sanitizer container off of floor.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Observed switch outlet hanging by wires. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with precooked chicken in walk in cooler.
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.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near front service area. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer.
Stored cut cabbage and cut onions not covered in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on importance of storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
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.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Observed light switch in restroom hanging by wires. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to store pots and pans in dishwash area. Operator removed pans.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dry storage.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Observed light switch in restroom hanging by wires. For reporting purposes only.
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.