How many health inspections has LIN'S EXPRESS had?

LIN'S EXPRESS has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LIN'S EXPRESS ever been shut down?

No, LIN'S EXPRESS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LIN'S EXPRESS?

The most frequently cited violations at LIN'S EXPRESS are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health policy, Time as control.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

LIN'S EXPRESS

2307 THONOTOSASSA RD, Plant City, FL 33563

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ZHONG ZHAO INC · License: SEA3912798

LIN'S EXPRESS in Plant City, FL has 24 inspections on record with 198 total violations (8.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

198Violations

0Closures

Data current as of November 21, 2024

Inspection History (24)

Nov 21, 2024 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Nov 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jul 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Jun 17, 2020 — Complaint Full· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Apr 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jun 29, 2017 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 15, 2017 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 15 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

LIN'S EXPRESS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LIN'S EXPRESS had?: LIN'S EXPRESS has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LIN'S EXPRESS ever been shut down?: No, LIN'S EXPRESS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LIN'S EXPRESS?: The most frequently cited violations at LIN'S EXPRESS are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health policy, Time as control.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: November 21, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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