Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LIN CAJUN GRILL INC

1500 APALACHEE PKWY #1030 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3351638
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370898
DBPR license4702427

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 13, 2023 1:16 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 15, 2023 10:21 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#13High Priority08A-15-5

High Priority – Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken leaking on soy sauce container.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in cabinet across from serving line. 1 live roach crawling on cabbage. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw animal food dripping into container of ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is removed from holding unit for cooking. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken leaking on soy sauce container.

Stop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage 68F stored by employee entrance, per manager stored overnight.

#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bourbon chicken 120F, and blackened chicken 118F in hot cabinet, per manager stored 1 hour ago, manager heated to 138F for both.

Intermediate 4

#18Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator flyer to post. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food debris.

#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine.

#21Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 6 tubs of raw chicken prepped more than 24 hours ago,no date marking.

Basic 12

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in walk in cooler, 1 dead behind drink cooler, 1 dead in 3 compartment sink and 5 dead in cabinet on front line. **Warning**

Warning
#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 cigarettes, keys, stored next to seasoning on rack, and cell phone on expo.

#3Basic13-03-4

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

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease and food debris throughout kitchen.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near grill.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cut potatoes in tubs stored on floor near prep sink.

#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers, grill, ovens soiled with grease.

#8Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed tropical smoothie cup in reach in freezer.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bourbon chicken and green beans under expo cooler not covered.

#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with rust pitting.

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.

#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sanitizing cloths stored on counter front line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.