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LINDYS CHICKEN #3

1231 E LAFAYETTE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3743754
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13782256
DBPR license4700764

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall by kitchen hand wash sink. Manager killed and discarded roach during inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in the kitchen in the dish area.

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease/residue on ice scoops. Soiled cutting board on front line make table. Food debris around make table at front counter.

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine in the kitchen area and buildup in the front counter drink machine area.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in the reach in coolers.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen and lobby area throughout the restaurant. Soiled carpet in dining area.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying license expired 6-1-25. Inspector advised to display the current license. Manager found the license in the office. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the equipment used for holding the hot chicken has a broken door handle.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the exit door by bathrooms. Door also has a hole in it from a missing door knob.

#7Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoops stored on top of dusty ice machine . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup in the dry storage area on the racks. Walk-in cooler floor is soiled. Dust on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in the lobby, dry storage, and bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed outside next to the grease trap.

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, raw pork, and cooked chicken not covered in the walk-in cooler floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.