Lin's Garden in Palm Bay
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3450 Bayside Lakes Blvd #103, Palm Bay, FL 32909Lin's Garden in Palm Bay has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 225 violations — an average of 9.8 violations per inspection, nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in multiple inspections, including recurring findings of improper hand and arm washing (cited at least 5 times), food contact surface contamination (cited in at least 6 inspections), and improper chemical storage (cited in at least 7 inspections). Employee health policy violations were documented in at least 2 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations appeared in at least 2 inspections. A fire safety violation was noted on November 30, 2017, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 documented 12 violations including parasite destruction, consumer advisory, and food contact surface issues, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lin's Garden in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Lin's Garden in Palm Bay: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lin's Garden in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 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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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lin's Garden in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lin's Garden in Palm Bay last inspected?
- Lin's Garden in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lin's Garden in Palm Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lin's Garden in Palm Bay are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Lin's Garden in Palm Bay had?
- Lin's Garden in Palm Bay has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lin's Garden in Palm Bay find?
- Lin's Garden in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lin's Garden in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
- No, Lin's Garden in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Lin's Garden in Palm Bay had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lin's Garden in Palm Bay has 1 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).
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