LIN CAJUN GRILL INC
1500 APALACHEE PKWY #1030 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-15-5High 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.
35A-05-4High 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**
01B-13-4High 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.
03A-02-5High 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.
03B-01-6High 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
11-27-4Intermediate – 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**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food debris.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine.
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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
35A-03-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease and food debris throughout kitchen.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near grill.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cut potatoes in tubs stored on floor near prep sink.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers, grill, ovens soiled with grease.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed tropical smoothie cup in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed bourbon chicken and green beans under expo cooler not covered.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with rust pitting.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
21-12-4Basic – 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
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.