LAUREN'S SEAFOOD
9501 ARLINGTON EXPRESSWAY STE 976, Jacksonville FL 32225 · 904.683.2914
Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. About 7-8 tiny flies in ware washing room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025067125 | Jul 23, 2025 | Jul 1, 2026 | $1,400 |
| 5--2024006109 | Oct 16, 2023 | Jul 24, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Sep 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6-1-25
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Fish under hot water, turned off hot water knob,
Jul 25, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
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.
Jul 24, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 34 rodent droppings in dish area 79 rodent droppings In Kitchen area on floor clear container storage area and under stove
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grits and Mac and cheese
Jul 23, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 34 rodent droppings in dish area 79 rodent droppings In Kitchen area on floor clear container storage area and under stove
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Grits and Mac and cheese
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clear containers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Fish thawed under running hot water fish 78f internal temp
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In dish area no hot water, employee provided by turning on water from bottom knob
Mar 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink near back door
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In dish area no hot water, employee provided by turning on water from bottom knob
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of collard greens on floor of walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up on ice on unit of walk in cooler
Mar 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage in open pack dated 3-6-25, not used with in 7 days
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings near wall under prep table in kitchen 1 dropping in front of of oven. Swept up and sanitized area
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 packs of salmon thawed in reach in cooler in sealed vacuum bag 12 packs of tilapia thawed in reach in cooler in vacuum sealed bag
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink near back door
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled with black debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in kitchen used as a dump sink. Ice dumped in handsink next to cooler
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handsink in kitchen
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In dish area no hot water, employee provided by turning on water from bottom knob
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 packs of salmon thawed in reach in cooler in sealed vacuum bag 12 packs of tilapia thawed in reach in cooler in vacuum sealed bag
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of collard greens on floor of walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up on ice on unit of walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in kitchen ear walk in cooler
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has quat test strips but using chlorine as a sanitizer
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available
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.
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority10 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container on raw chicken stored over prepped coleslaw. Employee removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab cakes 65f shrimp cakes mix 50f. Sitting at room temperature in kitchen, employee placed back in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red hose in kitchen has no vacuum breaker.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mopsink near back door, needs vacuum breaker
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in dish area blocked by soiled dishes, employees moved dishes to clear handsink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has quat test strips but using chlorine as a sanitizer
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available
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.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels unable to dispense, paper towels inside but not coming out
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in walk in cooler made previously Rice and beans in pot in walk in cooler made previously per kitchen employee possibly 2 days ago
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple Unlabeled clear spray bottle with yellow substance inside.employees states cleaning solution In kitchen and in bar area
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia thawed in reach in cooler not released from the packaging
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in pathway headed towards dish area 4 dead roaches in back Mopsink area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal keys stored on prep table, and cell phone. Moved off prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of liquid shortening stored on floor of kitchen, employee moved to store on shelf. Walk in freezer cases of chicken and cases collard greens stored on floor.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Food service employees handling Ready to eat vegetables with bare hand contact. Manager intervened
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. About 7-8 tiny flies in ware washing room.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 packet of tuna, 15 packets of tilapia uncut. In drawer cooler.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Food service employees with long fingernails. Bare hand contact in progress.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any certified food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved from original location. (Establishment has existing Three compartment sink. )
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
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. No proof of any employee training available.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle, sanitizer, degrease, unlabeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 10 packet of tuna, 15 packets of tilapia uncut. In drawer cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Food stored in undrained ice. Bulk, drink ice in chest cooler not constantly drawing. Wait station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple.
Nov 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 59 live flying insects in following area of establishing: 13 live flying insects at ware wash area 4 live flying insects at hand wash sink area near walk in Freezer 25 live flying insects on cook line all over over fire suppression systems in cook line equipments 10 live flying insect in back mop sink area and dry storage 3 live flying insects at bar area 4 live flying insects at ice machine area
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. Operator unable to provide any proof of food handler training for 2 bartenders and 3 servers hired over 60 days
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple fly sticky tape with accumulation of dead flying insects throughout kitchen and ware washing area
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches in following areas of establishment: 3 dead roaches at dry storage area on floor 4 dead roaches at mop sink dry storage area 5 dead roaches behind ice machine area
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On wall over prep table in kitchen on cook line
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes (74F - Cooling), stored in steam table that is turned off on cook line, place there and was left in unit overnight and employee forgot to place in walk in cooler as per manager. Stop sale issued.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 59 live flying insects in following area of establishing: 13 live flying insects at ware wash area 4 live flying insects at hand wash sink area near walk in Freezer 25 live flying insects on cook line all over over fire suppression systems in cook line equipments 10 live flying insect in back mop sink area and dry storage 3 live flying insects at bar area 4 live flying insects at ice machine area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked potatoes (74F - Cooling), stored in steam table that is turned off on cook line, place there and was left in unit overnight and employee forgot to place in walk in cooler as per manager. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings (50F - Cold Holding), stored on cook line near equipment, place there approximately 10mins ago as per manager from walk in cooler to heat some food. Manager place in walk in cooler
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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hammer stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash sink in kitchen area on cook line, ware washing area and bar area. Manager provided
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. Operator unable to provide any proof of food handler training for 2 bartenders and 3 servers hired over 60 days
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles and pasta and cut tomatoes and cooked sausage on cook line reach in cooler drawer with no date marked. Manager stated was prep on Saturday.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple fly sticky tape with accumulation of dead flying insects throughout kitchen and ware washing area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in dry grits container on storage rack on cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw commercially packaged fish stored in cook line reach in cooler drawers
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches in following areas of establishment: 3 dead roaches at dry storage area on floor 4 dead roaches at mop sink dry storage area 5 dead roaches behind ice machine area
Food stored on floor. Case of fries stored on floor in walk in Freezer. Moved by manager.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On wall over prep table in kitchen on cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler with soiled gasket Exterior of microwave on cook line soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white reach in freezer on cook line soiled
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