Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
9501 Arlington Expressway Ste 976, Jacksonville, FL 32225Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville was emergency-closed on July 23, 2025 for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 118 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection — significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and severe: handwashing facility deficiencies were cited in at least 5 inspections, employee health policy violations appeared in multiple inspections including three consecutive findings on July 23-24, 2025, and proper cooking temperature violations were documented on the same dates. On July 24, 2025, an inspector found 12 violations and the facility failed to comply with the emergency order callback, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility received a disciplinary action resulting in $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on September 26, 2025 documented 6 violations including three separate handwashing facility citations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: July 23, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024006109 | $200.00 | Oct 16, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 7 inspections31 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between July 23, 2025 and July 25, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 26, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville was last shut down on July 23, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville are: Outer openings protected, Single-use items, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville had?
- Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville find?
- Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on September 26, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville been fined?
- Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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