Lena's Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Lena's Seafood has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Silver Springs restaurants, the typical score is 77; Lena's Seafood is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At the server station, milk date marked improperly, Employee dated 04/19/2026. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
86
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For five employees
53B-14-5
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, raw fish stored above cooked lobster, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the triple sink, hose attached o back flow installed **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee at the cook line.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cooked potatoes nod date ,raked, per operator potatoes cooked 04/21/25. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the dry storage area, employees purse on top of mayonnaise container, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of gloves stored next to cleaning products, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank At the dry storage area not secured.
51-11-4
52
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Near back door, observed raw beef stored above raw calamari, also raw meats above ready to eat hot dogs, manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Female employee placed fried calamari into the basket with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect at the kitchen area near back door.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the triple sink, black hose connected no backflow installed **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the server station, milk date marked 02/02/24.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. For one new female employee.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, potatoes no date marked, Manager dated 02/09/24. Also prepared onsite frozen clam caked no date marked. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the kitchen area, spray bottle under triple sink not labeled, manager labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the cook line and dry storage area, batter mixture not labeled, Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored above customers food, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drinks on prep tables and above freezer, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
22
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the three compartment sink, hose attached, no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, potatoes 64F, employee moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Jacket above soda bags, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
70
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer: portioned bags of raw beef stored in bin with ready to eat ham over raw fish. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided form to manager via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened two days ago with no date mark. Date was added during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of two microwaves soiled. Interior of reach in chest freezer soiled in room behind ice cream shop.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of reach in freezer. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on chest freezer in storage room behind ice cream shop is in disrepair. Ice build up in two chest freezers in storage room behind ice cream.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open on grease receptacle near back door of kitchen. Closed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-29-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In server station 0 ppm. Employee began refilling. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several food items stored in "clam" containers in reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
47
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham sliced three days ago with no date mark. Added by employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel under fryer.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on counter over hand sink in kitchen. One drink on tray in pass thru window. Both were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open with pan draining behind building.
33-29-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lena's Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lena's Seafood on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lena's Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lena's Seafood.
How does Lena's Seafood compare to other restaurants in Silver Springs?
Lena's Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Silver Springs average of 77.
Has Lena's Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lena's Seafood have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lena's Seafood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lena's Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lena's Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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