Plant City, Hillsborough County

LIN'S EXPRESS

2307 THONOTOSASSA RD, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 12, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 12, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 24394488

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple bags of cooked and raw meats in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in freezers

03B-01-6

Detail 24394485

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooked chicken pieces (95F - Hot Holding). Discussed Time As A Public Health Control with manager

31B-02-4

Detail 24394486

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep sink

23-24-4

Detail 24394484

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 24394490

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor by prep area. Manager got off of floor

23-03-4

Detail 24394487

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks have built up debris

29-08-4

Detail 24394489

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water at hand sink by three compartment sink not turning on but hot water is working

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 23973007

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with cooked pork in walk in cooler

08A-04-5

Detail 23973005

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings stored over broccoli in walk in cooler. Manager moved items Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23973006

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken pieces (80F - Hot Holding), Manager placed in cooler. Discussed Time As A Public Health Control for items Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23973008

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Manager dated Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23973004

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage and Cooked chicken and shrimp not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered foods Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-12-5

Detail 23377161

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

Nov 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 23368913

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

Detail 23368914

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23368911

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

Detail 23368916

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23368912

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23368915

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of vegetables and cooked pork not covered Warning

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 22979910

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

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 22976135

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of prescription medicine on dry storage shelving by sauces and juices Warning

22-48-5

Detail 22976129

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

Detail 22976136

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

Detail 22976131

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

Detail 22976130

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

Detail 22976132

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22976127

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22976128

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

41-04-4

Detail 22976134

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes on dry storage shelf Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22976133

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled Warning

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22657986

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

Detail 22657985

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

51-13-4

Detail 22657984

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Time Extended

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22614882

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

Detail 22614884

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

Detail 22614881

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

Detail 22614880

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

51-13-4

Detail 22614883

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 22112375

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of soap, lid for container . Both Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22112378

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22112373

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle

10-17-4

Detail 22112376

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-20-4

Detail 22112371

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 22112377

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 22112372

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

42-01-4

Detail 22112374

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 21865254

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils

02C-02-5

Detail 21865257

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, noodles,rice

23-24-4

Detail 21865259

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

08B-12-5

Detail 21865256

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken,coked pork, egg rolls, noodles

42-01-4

Detail 21865258

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 21865255

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 21242514

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle in sink at back door

02C-02-5

Detail 21242520

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats,shrimp,egg rolls,noodles,rices

12B-07-4

Detail 21242515

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table

10-17-4

Detail 21242517

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-20-4

Detail 21242519

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-04-4

Detail 21242518

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 21242516

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket

08B-12-5

Detail 21242513

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls,crab Rangoon,cooked shrimp

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 20791055

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of soap in sink

31B-02-4

Detail 20791057

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20791058

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, noodles, rice Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20791053

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on prep table

10-17-4

Detail 20791056

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20791052

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walkin in cooler gasket Reach in cooler gasket Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20791054

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 20340525

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats,noodles,rices Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20340520

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions,walkin in cooler

10-17-4

Detail 20340522

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20340524

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20340519

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 20340523

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walkin in cooler gasket Reach in cooler gasket Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20340521

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.