LINDYS CHICKEN #3
1231 E LAFAYETTE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried chicken 47F, per manger stored overnight.
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 7 seconds.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/24.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed fried chicken 47F, per manger stored overnight.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenderloins 45F, pork chops 45° in walk in cooler, per owner in cooler for an hour, placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored next to oil, rear prep table.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white container used to catch extra ice wit mold like substance.
32-11-5Intermediate – Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
Basic 17
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near chicken warmer. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no beard guard.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food no hair restraint.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer near employee entrance with seals hanging, no insulation, board attached to top of lid, hole in top of lid.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with food, paper on it, front line, under register, under sweet tea.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pork chops stored on floor in walk in walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in all three reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer in storage area with insulation exposed.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light burned out near chicken warmer.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink near walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored on prep tables.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled, front line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:58 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.