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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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LIN GARDEN II

238-A HWY 41 S · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3313740
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8258211
DBPR license1901181

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 14, 2023 1:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 14, 2023 3:22 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#14High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up oil jug from the floor, dumped oil holding the bottom of the jug and continued to touch clean utensils. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings on the floor in employee restroom off the kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked noodles, rice on buffet and garlic in oil in kitchen area. Operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased chlorine sanitizer during inspection.

#20Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front cook line area. Operator turned valve on. Corrected on site Hand wash sink at the end of the cook line **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Employee bathroom off kitchen area. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk flour and sugar bins

#3Basic13-03-4

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

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil in cook line area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In server station Knife between wall and 3 compartment sink

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled in cook line area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in glass door cooler in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door vertical cooler across from deep fryers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Coca-cola cooler in cook line area

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Pork in walk in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in 3 compartment sink

#13Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator added bleach 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.