LAUREN'S SEAFOOD
9501 ARLINGTON EXPRESSWAY STE 976, JACKSONVILLE 32225
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of collard greens on floor of walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up on ice on unit of walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink near back door Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of collard greens on floor of walk in freezer Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up on ice on unit of walk in cooler Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in kitchen ear walk in cooler Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - 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 Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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 Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink near back door Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled with black debris Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in kitchen used as a dump sink. Ice dumped in handsink next to cooler Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handsink in kitchen Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 11-27-4: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 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
10
Basic
4
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in pathway headed towards dish area 4 dead roaches in back Mopsink area Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container on raw chicken stored over prepped coleslaw. Employee removed **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red hose in kitchen has no vacuum breaker. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - 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 Warning
- 11-27-4: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
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in dish area blocked by soiled dishes, employees moved dishes to clear handsink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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 Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available Warning
- 53B-01-5: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: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
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - 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 Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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 Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - 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 Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 10 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
9
Basic
6
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ). Warning
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bulk , drink ice in chest cooler not constantly drawing. Wait station. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple. Warning
- 09-01-4: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. Food service employees handling Ready to eat vegetables with bare hand contact. Manager intervened **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 13-05-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any certified food manager certification. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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. ) Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available. Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. No proof of any employee training available. Warning
- 11-26-1: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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle , sanitizer, degrease , unlabeled . Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 9 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/19/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Still the same **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Still the same. Observed 2 dead roaches at back kitchen mop sink area on floor. Observed 2 dead roaches at front line cook area on floor under prep table **Time Extended**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On wall over prep table in kitchen on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Still the same **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Still the same. Observed approximately 70 live flying insects in following area of establishing: 10 live flying insects on wall next to hand wash sink on cook line 17 live flying insects under prep table on cook line 12 live flying insects on cook line grill area 15 live flying insects at ware washing area 10 live flying insects inside trash can next to mop sink area 6 live flying insects at bar area Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide any proof of food handler training for 2 bartenders and 3 servers hired over 60 days Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Operator is change of ownership within 120 days and has grace period **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Operator is change of ownership within 120 days and has grace period **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - 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 Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in dry grits container on storage rack on cook line Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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 Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - 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 Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries stored on floor in walk in Freezer. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. On wall over prep table in kitchen on cook line Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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 Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white reach in freezer on cook line soiled Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - 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 Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4: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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hammer stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Operator unable to provide any proof of food handler training for 2 bartenders and 3 servers hired over 60 days Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 9 basic).