LINDYS CHICKEN #3
1231 E LAFAYETTE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
28-27-5High Priority – Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed grease trap overflowing onto ground at back of establishment. Operator placed lime on ground to soak up grease during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding: Mac and cheese 123F Collard greens 121F Baked beans 117F Mashed potatoes 133F less than 4 hrs. Operator started to reheat food items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough mixer accumulated with food debris and slime next to stove top.
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment sink water temperature at 69F **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to fryers with a temperature of 69F and bathroom handwashing sink with a temperature of 67F. **Warning**
Basic 9
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above fold warmer. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee clothes stored on dry storage rack.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food prep with no beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters missing from exhaust system.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulated on walls and ceiling of hood ventilation system.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sign next to prep table. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed screwdrivers and drill piece set on prep table in kitchen.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken inside walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:42 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.