The Lazy Manatee

3547 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32277
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at The Lazy Manatee, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 46F on cook line flip top table. Overstacked tomato 46F at top of stack and 41 below the fill line. Employee moved overstacked tomato to reach in freezer and tomato reached 41 f before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. No written plan for cleanup of bodily functions. Provided written plan for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk sugar container has handled scoop with handle in contact with product. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened working containers of raw frozen chicken stored over frozen ready to eat onion rings. Manager properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar used as dump sink with large amount of ice and sliced lemons present in basin.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer next to has torn gasket
14-11-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lazy Manatee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lazy Manatee on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Lazy Manatee compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

The Lazy Manatee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has The Lazy Manatee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Lazy Manatee have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lazy Manatee 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 The Lazy Manatee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lazy Manatee is inspected roughly once per year on average.