Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

9501 Arlington Expressway Ste 976, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Overview

Lauren'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.

19Inspections
118Violations
1Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 12:05:00

Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Lauren's Seafood in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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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