P&L SEAFOOD & RESTAURANT

Name: P&L SEAFOOD & RESTAURANT
Address: 2151 S LANE AVE #204, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32210, US
Rating: 72.4

2151 S LANE AVE #204, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210

License #2612372

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

72.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

October 9, 2025 · 7 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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P&L SEAFOOD & RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 9, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 62 total violations — 14 critical, 12 major, 36 minor.

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December 4, 2024

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler doors across from cook line.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Soiled floors behind fryer station. Soiled walls behind cook line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors across from cook line. Hood filters with grease build up above cook line.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table across from cook line.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of spice with no labeling stored on prep table across from cook line.
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment with no license. Establishment changed ownership at beginning of October and is still operating under previous ownership.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored near three compartment sink. Person in charge stated chemical was bleach and labeled accordingly.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] 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] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair handle on lid to rice cooker.
[40-06-5] 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.
[36-73-4] 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.
[23-03-4] 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.
[06-01-5] 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.
[21-12-4] 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.
[14-31-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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)
[41-10-4] 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.
[29-42-4] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop in white container with seasoning with no handle.
[28-04-5] 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] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floor behind and around fryers in kitchen.
[10-06-5] 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.
[31B-04-4] 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.
[29-27-4] 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.
[23-03-4] 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] 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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[12A-03-4] 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.
[31B-02-4] 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.
[11-26-1] 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] 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.
[53B-05-5] 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.
[41-17-4] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table behind fryer in kitchen, employee drink on table. Operator removed drink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on clean prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind fryer have grease build up.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on ground by kitchen door. Operator removed from ground.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container of breading had scooper handle in direct contact with product. Operator lifted handle out of product.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler below prep table soiled.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on ground by manager office. Operator removed from ground.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash station in kitchen by triple sink, faucet leaks when turned off.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth sitting on cutting board in kitchen not stored in sanitizer in between uses. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm, retest 100ppm). Operator added cap of bleach to correct.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bag of raw pork chops in to go bag at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed from bag.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand wash station in kitchen. Operator supplied both.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of unknown cleaning agent not labeled. Operator could determine what was in bottle. Operator discarded chemical.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, bulk sugar on lower shelf not labeled.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach-in freezer, snow crab legs in togo bags.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on prep counter. Employee moved.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers on cook line has grease build up.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. In side storage room, open case of oil on floor.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. In side storage room, case of cups and case of lids stored on floor.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer, raw tilapia stored over plastic bags of crab legs. In reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored with slaw mix. Operator moved all items to proper storage levels.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in styrofoam cooler, sausage (53F - Cold Holding); shrimp (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items out for 1 hour. Cooler has ice, not touching containers of product. Employee added ice to cooler and on top of product.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, turkey necks 2 hours (130F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (138F - Hot Holding) corn (117 - Hot Holding). Operator steed items heated and placed in steam table for 2 hours.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Operator supplied.