Iona, Lee County

LINS HOUSE

16970 SAN CARLOS BLVD STE 130, Iona, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Oct 1, 2025
City
Iona
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 24082602

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24082599

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on having soap. Operator placed soap at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24082600

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 24082601

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24082598

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wiping cloths in sanitizer. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-13-4

Detail 23845773

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up item from floor and not washing hands before working with food again. Educated operator on importance of washing hands. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23845777

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed plastic container of raw chicken stored over container of noodles. Operator placed raw chicken in bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23845775

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service hand wash sink blocked by rice cooker. Operator removed rice cooker. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23845781

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back food prep area. Educated operator on the importance of having paper towels. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23845778

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at back food prep area. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23845774

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed noodles and chopped cabbage not date marked. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23845780

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23845776

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 23845772

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23845770

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

31B-04-4

Detail 23845771

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service hand wash sink.

21-12-4

Detail 23845779

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 23337480

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 60 fl oz cans soy sauce swollen and rusted. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 23337474

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw ground pork over packaged frozen vegetables in reach in freezer.

12A-03-4

Detail 23337482

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Educated operator on using hand wash sink only. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23337477

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23337481

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink and hand wash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on the importance of having soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23337471

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and flour.

36-36-4

Detail 23337473

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile. Repeat Violation

28-02-4

Detail 23337475

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from ac unit in ceiling into bucket. Note: operator has work order in place to fix. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 23337479

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. Educated operator on the importance of hair restraints. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 23337470

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed large pot of raw pork on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on storing foods 6 inches off of floor. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23337478

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing. Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 23337472

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-07-4

Detail 23337476

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-03-4

Detail 23004234

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 23004233

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge in hand wash sink at front service area.

31B-03-4

Detail 23004227

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near back kitchen exit.

02C-02-5

Detail 23004232

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked pork in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked precooked pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 23004222

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above kitchen. Educated operator on importance of replacing ceiling tile.

13-03-4

Detail 23004224

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-47-4

Detail 23004223

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance storing foods off of floor. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23004226

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23004230

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.

08B-12-5

Detail 23004229

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut cabbage and cut vegetables not covered. Educated operator on importance of covering foods in walk in cooler. Operator covered items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23004225

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 23004228

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on storing sanitizer container off of floor. Repeat Violation

47-03-4

Detail 23004231

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Observed switch outlet hanging by wires. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 22446319

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with precooked chicken in walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Detail 22446322

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked shrimp, cut cabbage, and noodles not date marked in walk in cooler.

36-36-4

Detail 22446317

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.

08B-47-4

Detail 22446316

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of having bottled water stored off of floor. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22446323

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near front service area. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22446320

Basic - Stored cut cabbage and cut onions not covered in walk in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 22446321

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on importance of storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22446315

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Educated operator on importance of storing sanitizing solution off of floor. Operator placed container off of floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

47-03-4

Detail 22446318

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Observed light switch in restroom hanging by wires. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22158500

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of baby Corn and two 1lb cans of black soy sauce dented. Educated operator on going through dented cans. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22158499

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. Provided operator with written procedures. Educated operator on new food code requirements. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22158495

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to store pots and pans in dishwash area. Operator removed pans. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22158490

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. Educated operator on new food code requirements. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

28-02-4

Detail 22158498

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water dripping from ac unit from ceiling. Operator has work order in place to fix. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 22158494

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22158497

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions, bottled water, and bag of carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper storage of food. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22158491

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dry storage.

31B-04-4

Detail 22158492

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.

21-12-4

Detail 22158493

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22158501

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

47-03-4

Detail 22158496

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Observed light switch in restroom hanging by wires. For reporting purposes only.

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 21738025

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four 5lb cans of hoisin sauce, one 5lb can of soy sauce, and one 46 fl oz can dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21738035

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21738022

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bean sprouts 48F cold hold and raw shrimp 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Educated operator on importance of maintaining foods at 41F or below. Operator turned down reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21738023

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21738031

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.

14-14-4

Detail 21738029

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

14-01-5

Detail 21738027

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.

28-02-4

Detail 21738030

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed ceiling leaking from ac in kitchen. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21738024

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 21738028

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 21738032

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21738026

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 21738034

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.

06-01-5

Detail 21738021

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water.

21-12-4

Detail 21738033

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

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 21527612

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over containers of ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21527616

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Noodles 50F cold hold, raw shrimp 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21527614

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponges stored in front hand wash sink.

27-16-4

Detail 21527613

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 89F (waited 3 minutes).

36-36-4

Detail 21527610

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.

28-02-4

Detail 21527615

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed ceiling leaking from ac in kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 21527609

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 21527608

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.

10-17-4

Detail 21527611

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

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 20904340

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed front service hand wash sink blocked by rice cooker. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-17-4

Detail 20904341

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low hot water pressure at hand wash sink near back kitchen exit.

50-09-4

Detail 20904339

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

21-04-4

Detail 20904337

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

51-18-6

Detail 20904338

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

25-32-4

Detail 20904336

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cut plastic jug used to scoop raw chicken.

21-12-4

Detail 20904335

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

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20577406

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over egg rolls. Container switched to bottom. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20577408

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20577409

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked rice cooker. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20577407

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and flour. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20577410

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.