LINDYS FRIED CHICKEN
With 7 documented inspections, LINDYS FRIED CHICKEN in BLOUNTSTOWN has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
19390 W SR 20
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 7/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10957792
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop used for Mac and cheese was stored in standing water below 135F water. Educated employee on how to store utensil properly in water above 135F or below 41F or in product with handle out. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for sanitizer solution for three compartment sink. Chlorine
Inspection Date: 6/9/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781638
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Inspection Date: 6/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10830394
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 5/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781302
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee food handler training for Casey, Brianna, and Elizabeth all hired over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed no proof of employee food handler training for Casey, Brianna, and Elizabeth all hired over 60 days. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791108
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of walk-in cooler.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwash sink in kitchen.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored chicken tenders and chicken wings not covered inside of walk-in cooler. Manager covered items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside of mop bucket. Manager hung mop to dry at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea urn ready for service not covered inside of server station. Food handler covered tea urn at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024. Admin Complaint
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee food handler training for Casey, Brianna, and Elizabeth all hired over 60 days. Warning
Inspection Date: 12/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8480181
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/22/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389646