Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LINS HOUSE

16970 SAN CARLOS BLVD STE 130 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3716536
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755029
DBPR license4606829

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with noodles and flour.

#10High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front handwash sink blocked by rice cooker. Operator removed rice cooker. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at front service handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – 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.

#17Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 8

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior roof of microwave oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with heavy grease. Hood filters.

#7Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed glove reused. Operator discarded glove. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.