LAUREN'S SEAFOOD
9501 ARLINGTON EXPRESSWAY STE 976, JACKSONVILLE 32225
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 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).