LIN'S EXPRESS
2307 Thonotosassa Road
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of vegetables and cooked pork not covered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches on floor under prep table to three compartment sink. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of vegetables and cooked pork not covered Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under hand sink next to three compartment sink. Manager eradicated roaches Warning
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed operator using can of Raid flying insect spray to eradicate live vermin activity while in operation. Instructed operator not to use while open and operating Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of prescription medicine on dry storage shelving by sauces and juices Warning
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment had 101 bleach designed for general cleaning. Manager went and got approved bleach. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on hand sink in kitchen. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Cook line: cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table by fryer: cooked chicken (80F - Hot Holding) Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes on dry storage shelf Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, shrimp, and noodles not dated in walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, shrimp, and noodles not dated in walk-in cooler Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of soap, lid for container . Both Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat,vegetables
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).