P&L SEAFOOD & RESTAURANT
2151 S LANE AVE #204
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored in front of steamer units on cook line.
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair handle on lid to rice cooker.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table across from standing reach in coolers. Person in charge removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors throughout kitchen area. Walls behind fryer station have grease build up. Multiple soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled good filters above fryer station. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors across from fryer station. Dust build up on fan guard on fan near employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature on sink next to standing reach in cooler. Person in charge moved raw chicken to freezer to remain frozen. **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board near steamer units on cook line. Person in charge removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked crab legs in plastic grocery bag stored in reach in freezer closest to ice machine. Person in charge removed crab legs and placed in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed commercially processed, opened potato salad at temperature of 50F stored on prep table across from standing reach in freezer. Person in charge stated it was removed from cooler an hour prior and returned it to cooler for cooling. Potato salad (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of Lysol disinfectant spray stored on prep table across from standing reach in coolers. Person in charge removed spray can. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker for threaded hose bibb on mop sink at exterior of rear exit of establishment.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
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 12/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at this inspection. Person in charge stated mop sink used to be at back door outside but was removed due to prolonged weather damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: At callback observed no mop sink. Operator stated mop sink will be replaced. **Admin Complaint**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee on cook line with no proof of training. Person in charge stated employee was hired 90 days prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: At callback observed expired food handler certification for employee on cook line. Operator stated food handler training books are in mail. **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee on cook line with Food Handler Training expired on 7/26/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: At callback observed expired food handler certification for employee on cook line. Operator stated food handler training books are in mail. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop in white container with seasoning with no handle.
- 28-04-5:Basic - Employee dumping mop water or other wastewater in the toilet/urinal. Observed no mop sink at this inspection. Employee stated they dump mop water in toilet.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floor behind and around fryers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop in cooked rice in hot holding with handle in direct contact with product. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator was provided hand wash sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink at this inspection. Person in charge stated mop sink used to be at back door outside but was removed due to prolonged weather damage. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line. Soiled gaskets on tall reach in cooler near prep station. Soiled hood filters.
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed packaged slices of pound cake on shelf by front counter that was also listed on menu. Person in charge unable to provide invoice or name of distributor. Person in charge stated the lady delivers pound cake and is paid for but no receipts or invoices are available. **Admin Complaint**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged to proper storage standards. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands off in three compartment sink. Employee was instructed by inspector to finish hand washing in proper hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 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. Observed employee person in charge stated was hired 90 days prior with no reporting agreement.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee on cook line with no proof of training. Person in charge stated employee was hired 90 days prior. **Warning**
- 53B-05-5: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. Observed employee on cook line with Food Handler Training expired on 7/26/2024. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle in dry storage area with brown liquid. Person in charge stated they did not know what was in it and discarded entire spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).