Alligator Island
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2026
47
Score
Alligator Island has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Apr 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Chicken held in small cooler with lid open, no ice. Employee stated chicken out for 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager for establishment at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available, uses chlorine bleach to sanitize. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In shed area, case of paper towels, cases of plastic cups and plastic utensils stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside behind small cook line building, unused refrigerator/freezer and chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor and walls in food storage shed where triple sink is also located. In cook line area, floor in disrepair.
36-30-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls in small cooking area soiled. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In small kitchen area, shelves and counters soiled. Exterior of coolers and equipment soiled. Sides of fryers have build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Aug 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-02: No change at callback. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has one Certified Food Manager certification, Misty McKnatt, expired 3/26/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-02: No change at callback. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Employee training for all employees expired 3/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-02: No change at callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
70
May 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects at cook line.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line cooler, raw chicken stored over ready to eat corn. In walk-in cooler, cases of raw shrimp stored over case of ready to eat corn. Operator moved all items to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has one Certified Food Manager certification, Misty McKnatt, expired 3/26/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available, uses chlorine bleach to sanitize. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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. Employee training for all employees expired 3/2025. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside behind small cook line building, unused refrigerator/freezer and chest freezer.
33-31-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage shed, case of toilet tissue on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. At cook line building, door and windows open with no protection. Flying insects present.
35B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In small kitchen area, shelves and counters soiled. Exterior of coolers soiled. Sides of fryers have build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls in small cooking area soiled. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled and standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor and walls in food storage shed where triple sink is also located.
36-30-4
35
Jul 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Apr 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of raw chicken stored on cooler with drinks.
08A-05-6
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/ Establishment has one Certified Food Manager certification, Misty McKnatt, expired 3/26/2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Floor/Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor and walls in food storage shed where triple sink is also located. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls in small cooking area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, plastic bottle water and Gatorade stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer behind small kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In small kitchen area, shelves and counters soiled. Exterior of green coolers soiled. Sides of fryers have build up. Exterior of crock pot and warmer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2023. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: License still expired. Operator states that it will be paid this week. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
86
Oct 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in small kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. No proof for any employee. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor/Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor and walls in food storage shed where triple sink is also located.
36-30-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in small cooking area. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in triple sink room. Walls in small cooking area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in silver reach in cooler and reach in freezer behind kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Green coolers in small kitchen area. Shelves in small kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Small kitchen area has windows and door open.
35B-05-4
33
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment has added a food prep area behind walk in cooler. Operator has plans and inspector gave email address to send plans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-17: Operator has plans but has not yet been approved. Inspector gave operator the email address to send plans. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alligator Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alligator Island on file is from Apr 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alligator Island?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Alligator Island.
How does Alligator Island compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Alligator Island most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Alligator Island's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alligator Island have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alligator Island means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Alligator Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alligator Island is inspected around two times per year on average.
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