Inspection Report

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LAUREN'S SEAFOOD

9501 ARLINGTON EXPRESSWAY STE 976 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32225

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479611
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790608
DBPR license2616022

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority01B-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**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority35A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01B-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**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority29-42-4

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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled with black debris **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-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**

Warning
#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-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**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Both handsink in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-16-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic06-09-1

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**

Warning
#2Basic08B-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**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up on ice on unit of walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in kitchen ear walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.