P&L Seafood & Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited P&L Seafood & Restaurant 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Oct 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - 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) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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.
29-42-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - 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.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair handle on lid to rice cooker.
14-71-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
39
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind fryer have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on ground by kitchen door. Operator removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler below prep table soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on ground by manager office. Operator removed from ground. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash station in kitchen by triple sink, faucet leaks when turned off.
29-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm, retest 100ppm). Operator added cap of bleach to correct. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw plastic wrapped pork chops above frozen corn on cob. Operator rearranged reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken gizzards over top raw fish in large door reach in cooler. Operator rearranged reach in cooler. Observed Raw plastic wrapped pork chops above frozen corn on cob. Operator rearranged reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sausage (60F - Cold Holding); shrimp (58F - Cold Holding) left on prep table with insufficient ice. Operator relocated the items to the reach in freezer. Discussed and provided form for time as public health control to operate.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner chemical over top deli paper. Person in charge removed chemical from area of deli paper. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab cake mix prepared on Saturday per person in charge in reach in cooler without date. Person in charge added date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Floor throughout kitchen underneath equipment solid with food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bag of red potatoes on floor in dry storage hall way. Person in charge placed potatoes on milk crate. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on food prep table solid with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Small reach in coolers gaskets soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drink in reach in cooler above establishment food. Discussed with person in charge.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Large reach in cooler door shelves rusted **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink near hot water tank slowly drain water after inspector washed hands.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two cases of chicken wings, sausages, and potato salad ambient air thawing.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored submerged in mop bucket near back door.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth bucket stored on floor next to fryers. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed bucket on milk crate. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
27
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. On 6/1/22, operator stated she called and never answered, she sent a check last week **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp on shelf above sauce in upright cooler, operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab mix and boiled eggs made yesterday morning, operator wrote dates on **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine, operator cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Greens taken out of freezer yesterday, operator wrote date on
02C-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, operator placed it on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Operator moved to an employee table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone in prep area, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for cooked cooked shrimp, mgr removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In little black cooler on table, operator placed one in **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer and stove, fan by storage,
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On boiled eggs
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler by triple sink
14-33-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and under storage shelves
36-73-4
33
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib outside of front entrance. Black hose attached to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Keala P manager on duty not certified within 30 days of becoming a manager. Manager stated she was promoted approximately a few months ago.
53A-04-6
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was P&L Seafood & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at P&L Seafood & Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at P&L Seafood & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at P&L Seafood & Restaurant.
How does P&L Seafood & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
P&L Seafood & Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has P&L Seafood & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at P&L Seafood & Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at P&L Seafood & Restaurant 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 P&L Seafood & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, P&L Seafood & Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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