LINGS GARDEN
12749 BISCAYNE BLVD · NORTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331812003
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
34 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol bottle on shelf on top of preparation table.
03B-02-4High Priority – Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed rice at 93°F in the kitchen for less than 4 hours. Operator reheat at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee in kitchen area. Operator was coached on proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts and garlic and oil at 60°F on Reach in Cooler, according Operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to Walk in Cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-09-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed raw beef over cooked rice and cooked egg rolls in Walk in Cooler.
08A-18-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer – all products not commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 + dry droppings on the floor of dry storage area and 20 + dry droppings on rolling cart trays, located in dry storage area. Observed 10 + dry droppings in Women's bathroom.
03A-03-4High Priority – Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two cartons of shell eggs on Reach in Cooler at temperature of 56°F, according Operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to Walk in Cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Walking cooler shelves. Observed Reach in Cooler interior soiled.observed microwave interior soiled.observed oven interior soiled
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided handout. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed dishes in hand washing sink in kitchen area.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's bathroom
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings p, cooked pork, cooked rice, cooked egg rolls, cook noodles in Walk in Cooler, according to operator prepared one or two days prior.
Basic 21
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in cooking line area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on preparation table, kitchen area.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor of dry storage area.
12B-12-4Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed on preparation table in kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door of the business
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of oil on the floor of dry storage area. Observed onions stored in Walk in Cooler floor
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooking line.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping bags with raw chicken inside in Walk in Cooler.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed chicken in preparation area. Operator put back in Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
25-33-4Basic – Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. To scoop out rice
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving in cooking line area. Observed exterior of all cooking equipment soiled with grease. Observed coolers door handles soiled. Observed all gaskets on coolers soiled
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed egg rolls, barbecue ribs, cooked chicken, shrimps.
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons and forks in cookline area
14-41-4Basic – Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in preparation area.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Obseved salt container.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:53 AM.
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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.