LINS ASIAN BISTRO
6107 US HWY 17-92N · LOUGHMAN · Polk County · FL 33896
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauces in walk in cooler cooks line. Raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line reach in cooler chicken 49, cooked pork 45. Items were pulled from walk in cooler this morning . Employee placed items in reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine lid soiled Can opener soiled – employee placed can opener to clean (corrective action taken)
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to dish machine blocked by lid and wire scrubbers. Employee moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to drain tea into urn. Observed employee dump personal drink into hand wash sink. Reviewed with employees handwashing sinks are for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9 food service employees working and no CFM present.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen .
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used in flour, sugar and rice bins.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and watch above prep table
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board cut marks Rusted racks in walk in cooler Gasket torn on reach in cooler prep area
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of cane sugar stored on floor. Observed bucket of lettuce stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In pepper on back storage rack.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut in half used as a scoop. Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler prepped veggies not covered
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, employee placed in running water **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.