Seafood Express & More Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Seafood Express & More Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Seafood Express & More Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two spray bottles containing toxic substance next to single use paper towels on storage shelf in back room area. Operator removed spray bottles of cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked pork in glass door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed raw beef to properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on chemical storage shelf in back room. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to mop sink. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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 all employees food safety training expired in Jan 2025. Operator worked on ordering books / training material during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil and vegetable oil stored on floor in dry food storage area and in prep area. Operator removed oils from floor to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large ice build up on shelves, walls, boxes and floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler snd reach in freezer on cook line soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above grill soiled. Also, exterior of flour container on storage shelf at end of cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on front service line stored next to single use to go cups and the drink machine. Employee removed sanitizer buckets to properly stored next. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
43
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw pork in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on cleaner shelf in back room. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cook line across from fryer soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
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. Employee food safety training expired 10/1/25 (Iris). Operator stated she needs to order books.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer torn/ in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on fans and shelving and on interior of door in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in prep area soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach-in coolers on cook line and front service station soiled. Employee started to clean gaskets during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance stored on cook line removed from original packaging unlabeled. Cook labeled container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 12 flying insects. 6 flying insects in kitchen area near ware washing/ prep area. 6 flying insects in dining area landing on tables and napkin dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: At callback observed one flying insect near dry food storage area. Operator killed and discarded the one flying insect. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
86
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 12 flying insects. 6 flying insects in kitchen area near ware washing/ prep area. 6 flying insects in dining area landing on tables and napkin dispenser.
35A-02-6
86
Jan 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. Ansul system being worked on during this inspection, therefore ceiling tiles moved aside.
36-36-4
95
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach at ware washing area. Employee was able to kill and discard roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door at entrance of kitchen holding raw fish.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents and tiles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in walk-in cooler in disrepair at entrance to freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of food in walk-in cooler stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
64
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice in steam well at 105F-110F hot holding. Observed that rice was steam well double panned and well had no water water. Manager stated rice was placed in well 45 minutes prior, manager reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near back exit door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. Observed establishment without written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
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. Observed no employee food training certificates. Observed employee engaging in food handling without proof of food safety training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed kitchen manager CFM certification expired Reeves Dedrick #14741483- 2/10/2022 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple soiled,dusty air vents throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deeply grooved cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area. Employee placed lid and a straw on container. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables throughout kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table on service line. Observed employee jacket stored on prep table across from ware washing area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining through from outside at bottom of exit door in back room. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles and in disrepair located in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
37
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08:
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08:
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed large fan in drive through facing cook line area to be dusty. Observed filters over grill and cooking area to be heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08:
08B-36-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seafood Express & More Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seafood Express & More Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seafood Express & More Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seafood Express & More Restaurant.
How does Seafood Express & More Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Seafood Express & More Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Seafood Express & More Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Seafood Express & More Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seafood Express & More 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 Seafood Express & More Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seafood Express & More Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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