Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

4553 120 St, Jacksonville, FL 32244
Overview

JL Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville has had 22 inspections since October 2022, documenting 194 total violations — an average of 8.8 violations per inspection, nearly 70% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been chronic across the record, with employee health reporting cited in at least five inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations appearing in at least four inspections, and chemical storage violations documented in six of the past eight inspections. Shell stock handling violations, a critical concern for a seafood establishment, were cited in three separate inspections between March 2023 and April 2025. The facility received administrative complaints recommended in October 2023 and March 2023, indicating escalated enforcement. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 found 15 violations including two high-priority findings for hand washing and chemical storage, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
198Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 8.6 violations / inspection 8.6 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection15 violations · 10 high priority

Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville last inspected?
Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville had?
Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville find?
Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Jl Trents Seafood & Grill in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.

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