Blue Gator of Dunnellon
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
37
Score
Blue Gator of Dunnellon has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Dunnellon average 73, so Blue Gator of Dunnellon trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager primed the machine, still 0ppm. Manager reconnected a loose tube, then chlorine 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing tablets, cans containing stainless steel polish, and air fresheners stored on shelf beside ketchup and box of wax paper inside storage closet near kitchen. Manager removed the chemicals from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Single-use cups containing pico missing date marks inside cooler near cookline. Employee stated they were made on 12/6 and added the proper date marks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Bag containing clean wiping cloths stored directly on floor in tiki bar area. Employee removed the wiping cloths from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside bottom of reach-in cooler near cookline.
29-49-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids of both dumpsters left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Exposed wooden rafters on ceiling over tiki bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in tiki bar soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at cookline. Employee placed the solution on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of corner of beer cooler in tiki bar area. Manager removed the wiping cloths from during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving, boxes, and floor inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe below handwash sink beside ice machines leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans on ceiling in tiki bar soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing two ziplock bags of frozen soup thawing at room temperature on shelf at cookline. Soup is still partially frozen. Employee placed the soup into a cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Paint peeling on doors of keg cooler in tiki bar.
14-11-5
37
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Stop sale issued for five reduced oxygen packages thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Salmon is fully thawed. Packages are not punctured, slit, or cut open in any way. Package does have a label indicating the salmon must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. **Admin Complaint**
01B-17-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cheese (52F - Cold Holding). The cheese is stored on top of a pan, well above the safe load line. Manager stated the cheese was placed inside the cooler approximately two hours prior, then moved the cheese into the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. ***Corrective Action Taken*** 2. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been stored inside the unit since the previous day and have not been in-use today. Stop sales issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: Chicken 45F, shrimp 45F. Manager stated the chicken and shrimp were both thawed under cool running water approximately two hours prior. Manager moved both items into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F during this inspection. Inspector educated manager on proper thawing procedures. Ambient temperature inside unit 41F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: Hamburger meat 49F. The hamburger meat is filled above the top of the safe cold-holding lime-like substance indicated on the pans. Manager stated the hamburger meat was placed into the cooler approximately one hour prior and moved the excess hamburger meat to the bottom of the cooler to cool to 41F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Seven flies on pans and flying in kitchen at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: 1. Two flies flying in kitchen near cookline. 2. One fly flying in prep area near three-compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Fan on wall near dish machine soiled with dust. 2. Rafters on ceiling in tiki bar soiled with dust. 3. Dusty vent on ceiling near cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: 1. Cage on outside of black fan in bar area soiled with dust. 2. Wires hanging from ceiling in bar area soiled with dust. **Admin Complaint**
36-50-4
61
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cheese (52F - Cold Holding). The cheese is stored on top of a pan, well above the safe load line. Manager stated the cheese was placed inside the cooler approximately two hours prior, then moved the cheese into the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. ***Corrective Action Taken*** 2. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been stored inside the unit since the previous day and have not been in-use today. Stop sales issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: Chicken 45F, shrimp 45F. Manager stated the chicken and shrimp were both thawed under cool running water approximately two hours prior. Manager moved both items into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F during this inspection. Inspector educated manager on proper thawing procedures. Ambient temperature inside unit 41F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Seven flies on pans and flying in kitchen at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24:
01B-17-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting board at cookline stained. 2. Exterior of pans containing fries at cookline heavily soiled with black substance. Manager transferred fries into another pan during this inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed. Stop sale issued. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24:
02C-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Fan on wall near dish machine soiled with dust. 2. Rafters on ceiling in tiki bar soiled with dust. 3. Dusty vent on ceiling near cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
47
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of the dishwasher machine for sanitization and utilize the three-compartment sink to sanitize dishes until the dishwasher machine is repaired. Inspector also instructed manager to use the three-compartment sink to sanitize all dishes that have been sanitized using the dishwasher machine today. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Seven flies on pans and flying in kitchen at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been stored inside the unit since the previous day and have not been in-use today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: cheese (52F - Cold Holding). The cheese is stored on top of a pan, well above the safe load line. Manager stated the cheese was placed inside the cooler approximately two hours prior, then moved the cheese into the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. ***Corrective Action Taken*** 2. Inside bottom of reach-in cooler at cookline: shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been stored inside the unit since the previous day and have not been in-use today. Stop sales issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed.
01B-17-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Jug containing "Dawn" dish soap stored on shelf directly beside box containing crackers and condiments in kitchen near cookline. Manager removed dish soap from the shelf during this inspection. 2. Spray bottle containing bleach and jug containing soap stored on shelf directly beside several bottles of ketchup inside storage closet near cookline. Manager removed food from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting board at cookline stained. 2. Exterior of pans containing fries at cookline heavily soiled with black substance. Manager transferred fries into another pan during this inspection. **Warning**
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. Ziplock bag containing fully-cooked chicken with date mark of 7/9 on shelf inside cooler at cookline. Manager stated 7/9 was the frozen date, but was unable to determine when it had been thawed. Stop sale issued.
02C-08-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Three cracked pans in-use at cookline. Manager discarded the pans during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in tiki bar area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys hanging from wire shelf above refrigerated make-table at cookline.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups on shelf directly beside single-use utensils in kitchen near tiki bar entrance. Manager removed drink cups from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Several stop sales issued inside bottom of reach-in cooler cookline. Ambient air temperature 47F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Rafters on ceiling in tiki bar area appear to be unsealed wood.
36-37-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Outside restroom doors not self-closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Two sanitizer buckets stored directly on floor in kitchen near kitchen entrance. Manager placed both buckets on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Fan on wall near dish machine soiled with dust. 2. Rafters on ceiling in tiki bar soiled with dust. 3. Dusty vent on ceiling near cookline. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door to kitchen propped open. No separation and/or protection between kitchen and open-air tiki bar. Several flies present at cookline.
35B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
19
Jun 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in walk-in cooler: chicken (44F,45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F,45F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature earlier in the morning, door to cooler was open to clean the floor. Manager placed items in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F: cheese (39F,40F - Cold Holding); chicken (40F,39F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over gumbo in walk-in freezer. Manager placed gumbo on top rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dish area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine in dish area.
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish racks in dish area.
23-03-4
52
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
27
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol air freshener can stored on shelf above condiments in dry storage area near main kitchen. Manager removed air freshener from shelf during this inspection. Metal pan filled with liquid dish soap on prep table in prep room above clean dishes. Employee removed pan of dish soap from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach:in cooler at cookline: Seven packages of salmon thawed inside ROP package that does state to remove it from packaging before thawing. The date on the pan indicates it was thawed on 01/07. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two empty grocery bags stored inside handwash sink near ice machines. Employee removed bags from handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door and on shelving inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact and/or nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the top of prep table at cookline below breading pans.
14-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets not inverted on crates near warewash area behind bar. Manager inverted buckets during this inspection. Several plastic pans not inverted on shelf above warewash area near dish machine. Manager inverted pans during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside reach:in cooler at cookline: Seven packages of salmon thawed inside ROP package that does state to remove it from packaging before thawing. The date on the pan indicates it was thawed on 01/07. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded the salmon during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several wet nested clear plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to several clean clear plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep area.
16-46-4
50
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside make-table in pan above fill line: cheese slices (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the cheese was held inside unit almost five hours prior. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside make-table in pan above fill line: cheese slices (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the cheese was held inside unit almost five hours prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near cookline. One fly in bar area. Five flies in storage room near mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled wiping cloths stored in handsink in bar area. Employee removed wiping cloths from handsink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner missing label hanging from handwash sink in prep area. Manager had employee add proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on shelf in bar area not inverted. Manager inverted ice bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups near fountain machine in bar area wet nested. Plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep kitchen wet nested. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelf inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from men's and women's restrooms near bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
39
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0ppm. Inspector instructed manager to sanitize dishes in three-compartment sink until dish machine can be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit unavailable for dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of bleach under counter behind bar. Manager added label to bleach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind building.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on shelf in dry storage area above condiments and single-use utensils. Manager moved jacket to wall hook during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups on shelf near fountain machine behind bar wet nested.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pans on shelf in prep room above cases of beer.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean plastic pans throughout prep area.
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons and limes stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler above beer.
08B-17-4
47
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine above 200 ppm in sanitizer buckets, employee diluted to 50-100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the cook line, butter packets no time marked, Manager marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the ice machine room, extension cord inside sink, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the bar area, spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the cook line, employee drink above make table, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (salad cooler).
29-49-6
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Gator of Dunnellon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Gator of Dunnellon on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Gator of Dunnellon?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blue Gator of Dunnellon.
How does Blue Gator of Dunnellon compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
Blue Gator of Dunnellon most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunnellon average of 73.
Has Blue Gator of Dunnellon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Gator of Dunnellon have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Blue Gator of Dunnellon 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 Blue Gator of Dunnellon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Gator of Dunnellon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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