Altamonte Springs, Seminole County

LIN GARDEN

515 E ALTAMONTE DR #1010, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Apr 3, 2026
City
Altamonte Springs
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24490324

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over broccoli in prep cooler. Raw shell eggs over onions in prep cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24490321

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for scooping rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24490328

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 24490327

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jacket hanging on dry shelf -Phone on prep table . Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24490326

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep coolers Under equipment on cook line

10-04-5

Detail 24490322

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tong handle in noodle container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24490325

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door and gaskets of white reach in freezer by front counter Gaskets in first prep cooler on line Hood filters In between fryers

22-16-4

Detail 24490323

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior rim and Bottom interior of white reach in freezer by front counter

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 24188438

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -trays of raw chicken mixed with trays of wontons and beef in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24188439

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with build up of grease. -handles soiled on hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, handle on walk-in freezer. -fan covers in walk-in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 24188437

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -rust on some walk-in cooler shelves.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 23710497

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

31A-09-4

Detail 23710490

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with plastic wrap dispenser Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23710495

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggs rolls, pork and chicken held for more than 24 hours not date marked

14-01-5

Detail 23710496

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used to scoop soy sauce Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23710494

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone at cook line Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23710492

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

14-17-4

Detail 23710493

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer

42-01-4

Detail 23710491

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

Oct 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-15-4

Detail 23220431

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -cooked pork in cardboard box in reach in cooler. Operator states bag tore, will replace food grade bag.

08A-17-6

Detail 23220430

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -trays of raw chicken above trays of raw beef in walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 23220433

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-03-4

Detail 23220432

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handles soiled on kitchen hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site -shelf covers in walk in cooler soiled. -walk in cooler and walk-in freezer doors soiled.

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-16-4

Detail 22855952

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee entered kitchen, moved tray of chicken and started helping with orders without washing hands. Advised.

09-01-4

Detail 22855955

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee added broccoli to container of food with bare hands. Operator educated employee.

14-15-4

Detail 22855954

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -cut onions in to go bag.

08A-05-6

Detail 22855953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above buckets of sauce in walk-in cooler.

14-01-5

Detail 22855956

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in bulk dry goods. Removed at start of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22855951

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have severe build up of food debris and mold-like substance. -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled -grease build up on hood filters.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-03-4

Detail 22537904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 22537905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Cracked container in we're sweet and sour chicken is kept in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22537906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface., also dirty. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Time Extended

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22534160

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat bbq sauces in walk in cooler. Raw she'll eggs stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over wonton wrappers in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-24-5

Detail 22534162

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22534155

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.All items mentioned below were kept overnight on the small reach in cooler beside tall white reach in freezer located by kitchen entrance. Bourbon chicken 55F, raw chicken wings 50F, spare ribs 50F, pork egg roll 51F, veggie egg roll 50F. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22534158

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. .All items mentioned below were kept overnight on the small reach in cooler beside tall white reach in freezer located by kitchen entrance. Bourbon chicken 55F, raw chicken wings 50F, spare ribs 50F, pork egg roll 51F, veggie egg roll 50F. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22534159

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Toothbrush stored inside hand sink located on kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22534154

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.Small reach in cooler kept beside tall white reach in freezer by kitchen entrance. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22534156

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Owner working in cook line while wearing a watch. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22534157

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

14-38-4

Detail 22534152

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Cracked container in we're sweet and sour chicken is kept in walk in cooler. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22534153

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Black to go containers in cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22534161

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface., also dirty. Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-02-6

Detail 22053154

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken on sheet pan stored over crab Rangoon on speed rack in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22053148

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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22053153

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside stand up reach in freezer at entrance of kitchen soiled with food debris at the bottom and around the gasket of freezer.

31B-02-4

Detail 22053150

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22053151

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. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22053146

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef prepared 6-11-23 in walk-in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 22053144

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

13-03-4

Detail 22053147

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

36-73-4

Detail 22053155

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. With grease underneath fryers.

10-17-4

Detail 22053152

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22053149

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease and in between fryers soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22053145

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22053143

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 21578738

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -trays of raw chicken above trays of wontons in walk-in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 21578739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 54f less than 1 hour on counter next to fryer for quick service. Provided written time plan for operator. Product will be discarded if not used in 4 hours.

12B-07-4

Detail 21578736

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee tea bottle in container with egg rolls in reach-in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21578737

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -build up of grease on sides of fryers, slight build up on floor under cooking equipment.

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21076134

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Cutting board heavily soiled kept by fryers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21076129

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Manager washed soup bowl in hand sink and kept it there.

31B-03-4

Detail 21076132

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

02C-04-5

Detail 21076135

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.Pork and egg rolls made on Sunday and kept at reach in freezer. Diced pork made on Sunday and kept at walk in freezer.

23-24-4

Detail 21076128

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Hood filters . Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 21076131

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21076127

Basic - Food stored on floor.Sauces at walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 21076133

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 21076130

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.All seasonings at cart in front of woks.

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 21075824

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cup, container and scrubby in front hand wash sink. -box of plastic wrap on back hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21075825

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -gap under back screen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21075826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves rusted, soiled. -hood filters have grease build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Time Extended

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20917278

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -won tons, tofu (53F - Cold Holding); noodles (45F - Cold Holding) in right side cook line cooler less than 4 hours. Product moved to different cooler. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20917281

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cup, container and scrubby in front hand wash sink. -box of plastic wrap on back hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20917277

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20917279

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -no water from hot knob at back hand wash sink. Water turned on under sink, leaking. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20917276

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -gap under back screen door. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20917280

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves rusted, soiled. -hood filters have grease build up. Warning