Everglades Gator Grill
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Everglades Gator Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Homestead restaurant scene, where the average is 70, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer next to kitchen exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in fridge next to mini fridge with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); frog legs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they're not sure how long items have been in fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in mini fridge; raw beef over alligator. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in fridge next to mini fridge with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); frog legs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they're not sure how long items have been in fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed in fridge next to mini fridge with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); frog legs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they're not sure how long items have been in fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in lobby. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer next to kitchen exit. **Warning**
14-69-4
55
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in mini fridge; raw burger over cheese. Operator moved cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no report available. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. **Warning**
51-18-6
52
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an opened plastic cup used as scoop inside the seasoning. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. Next to fryer.
14-11-5
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with a lot of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 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 at 127° F at the rice cooker. As per employee less than 30 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 Kaylynn Cross expired 12/2023 and Sergio Cajout expired 12/23.Mary Frank 2 weeks ( new) **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Firm was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board observed wet wiping cloth under white cutting board.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of white cutting board. **Warning**
21-12-4
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. Observed 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 the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above the preparation table next to reach in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon touching the cooked rice inside the rice cooker. **Warning**
10-01-5
43
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (120 F - Hot Holding) at rice cooker. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator turn on the rice cooker to reheat the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw alligator stored over onion rings and chicken tenders and crabs bites at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Observed raw fish inside of ROP bearing a label no longer frozen at reach in cooler. Operator removed the fish from the individual packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Everglades Gator Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Everglades Gator Grill on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Everglades Gator Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Everglades Gator Grill.
How does Everglades Gator Grill compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Everglades Gator Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Everglades Gator Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Everglades Gator Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Everglades Gator Grill 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 Everglades Gator Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Everglades Gator Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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