Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3406404
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8553431
DBPR license1901181

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High 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 primed machine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over zucchini in walk in freezer Raw shell eggs over sauce bucket in walk in cooler Operator corrected shelves **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in 3 compartment sink area. No soap at hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator refilled soap and paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken, wontons in walk in cooler. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front of kitchen has hot water valve shut off. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Energy drink on prep table in prep area Water bottle on prep table in cook line area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups in server station **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in 82F water at hibachi station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Area above hibachi grill

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef on bakers rack. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe. Hand wash sink at the end of the cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.