Lin China
15981 Preserve Marketplace Blvd, Unit A2, Odessa, FL 33556 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918828
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 5 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw beef above soy sauce in walk in cooler, operator removed beef to bottom shelf
Fixed on the spot
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.
Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in freezer , operator moved the chicken to bottom shelf
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting board stained on prep cooler in cook line
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Unwashed mushrooms above cut cabbage in walk in cooler, operator moved the unwashed mushrooms to bottom shelf
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
Chicken in case on floor in walk in cooler, operator moved the chicken to on shelf
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Rice scoop in standing water container and water temperature is 97°F on steam table. Operator removed the scoop to dish wash sink.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Soiled wet wiping cloth on prep counter. Operator removed it to sanitizer bucket
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gasket soiled and black mold like substance buildup
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.