Lin's Garden, 2943 Estero Blvd #1, Ft Myers Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LIN'S GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2943 Estero Blvd #1, Ft Myers Bch, FL 33931-3552
License #: 4605449
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 5/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bags of meat in the walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chicken 45°F. Beef 45°F at the prep area cooler. Corrective action taken. Manager moved all TCS food to the walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Pasta 53°F. Ambient temperature 58°F. Corrective action taken. Manager moved all the TCS food to the walk in cooler.
5/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bags of meat stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Grocery bags used to store vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of ketchup 6lbs. 10 oz.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Employee strained vegetable waste water in back hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.cookline
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.flour container
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar container
11/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.equipment in sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs stored over produce in the walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.inside grease enclosure
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.equipment in sink, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.plastic grocery bags used for food storage
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.plastic forks in buffet area
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.k-class exringuisher not charged,no sprinkling system in building. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.food prep area
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.cookline
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed improper cleaning of receptacles causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.food containers
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
1/20/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.foid prep area
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs store over cooked foods
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.walk in cooler
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood filters
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.rear prep; equipment inside
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.fan guards in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar container
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.handsink handles
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.equipment stored in sink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. SUGAR, FLOUR CONTAINERS NOT LABELLED
  • Critical. NON HANDLED SCOOP FLOUR CONTAINER
  • Critical. NON HANDLED SCOOP SUGAR CONTAINER
  • CUTTING BOARD NOT EASY CLEANABLE
  • Critical. MISSING HANDSOAP AT HAND SINK
  • Critical. MISSING HAND TOWELS AT HAND SINK
  • Critical. SPRAY BOTTLE NOT PROPERLY LABELED
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar container
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.food containers
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cookline
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.strainer in handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of hood cleaning performed by cleaning service. For reporting purposes only.hood cleaning tag expired in july 09
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.k-class by handsink
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only.pvc glue and top of hot water tank was painted with an improper paint for the surface
9/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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