Lins House in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
16970 San Carlos Blvd Ste 130, Fort Myers, FL 33908Lin's House in Fort Myers has accumulated 188 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear repeatedly, including employee health policy violations in at least 4 of the last 6 inspections, hand washing violations in 5 of the last 6 inspections, food contact surface violations in every recent inspection, time-as-a-control violations in 6 consecutive inspections, and parasite destruction violations in 4 of the last 5 inspections. Fire safety violations were documented on three separate occasions between July 2023 and July 2024, with inspectors observing electrical wiring in disrepair and light switches hanging by wires. The facility has not been emergency-closed despite the persistent violation pattern. The most recent inspection on October 1, 2025 identified 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lins House in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Lins House in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lins House in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lins House in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lins House in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Lins House in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lins House in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lins House in Fort Myers are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Lins House in Fort Myers had?
- Lins House in Fort Myers has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lins House in Fort Myers find?
- Lins House in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on October 1, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lins House in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Lins House in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Lins House in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lins House in Fort Myers has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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