Gator Park

24050 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33194

Other

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Gator Park, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Gator Park is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

27-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replenished paper towels.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink at kitchen.

31B-06-4

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-23. Operator pay license at time of the inspection and printed with expiration date 10-01-24. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strip available. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed water sample by Florida health department of health on 02-24-2021. **Warning**

27-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at woman restroom. **Warning**

31B-06-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food in the reach in cooler not identified. **Warning**

08B-49-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed plastic lid broken inside chest reach in freezer. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at storage area. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at wide chest reach in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at chest reach in freezer. Observed fan on to of reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at back door. **Warning**

35B-13-4

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep table next to three compartment sink

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation and not wearing a hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door missing handle creating an air gap in back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave soiled with food debris next to back door exit.

22-08-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (47F - Cold Holding) As per manager less than 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler to rapid cool.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags storing food in upright cooler by reach in freezers. Manager took them out, **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gator Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gator Park on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gator Park?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gator Park.

How does Gator Park compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Gator Park most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Gator Park's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gator Park have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gator Park 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 Gator Park inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gator Park is inspected around two times per year on average.

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