Gators Dockside
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
30
Score
Going back to 2022, Gators Dockside has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 11 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Apopka restaurant, which scores around 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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
30
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards on line has staining
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Facility using Hospitality Resource for all employees- certificates are not originals, making copies of certificates on copy paper
53B-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust Ceiling Tiles in kitchen soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Boards on line has cut marks
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several pans on racks cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at prep area has ice buildup Walk in freezer has heavy ice buildup on floor Heavy ice buildup on wall in walk-in-freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in coleslaw **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to sauces in reach in cooler soiled - corrected Hoods soiled Mop sink soiled Hand sink in ware washing area soiled - corrected
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers (make stations) has food buildup on top of cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from grill has standing water **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at prep area Wall soiled by dish machine - heavy black buildup
36-27-5
47
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite not dated Ribs in cooler from previous day not dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar with sanitizer not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 125°, operator removed until water reaches proper temp **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to wing Cooler on cooks line heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler end of cooks line that holds wings soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from grill has standing water
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by hand sink at prep area
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by dish machine has standing water
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several large pans that holds wings are cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several bags of ice on floor in walk-in-freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
50
Mar 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
55
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bagged ice sitting directly on top of par cooked wings for cooling purposes. Operator removed bagged ice directly off food and added a barrier **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet and outside back door
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer tested over 500 ppm - corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Provided operator with handout
11-26-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of wing cooler on line soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. To wing cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in croutons **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Walk-in-freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken to containers / lid to raw chickens in wing cooler and Walk-in-freezer
14-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground by dumpsters
33-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer prep area **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors, back door to kitchen
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by poultry station and behind dish machine **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 8 lbs mashed potatoes 52°, in cooler from previous day,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes in cooler 52° dated 11/27, per operator they were not out today, discarded
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut board on line stained Slicer soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish machineb **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under rack next to walk-in-cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to shelves at upright unit end of cooks line that holds wings
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from flat top grill **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment Behind prep table
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gators Dockside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gators Dockside on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gators Dockside?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gators Dockside.
How does Gators Dockside compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Gators Dockside most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Gators Dockside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gators Dockside have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gators Dockside 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 Gators Dockside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gators Dockside is inspected around two times per year on average.
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