Gators Dockside
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Gators Dockside stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 17 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Gators Dockside's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer next to in use mixing bowls at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets. Diced on dish drying rack. Soda nozzle at the bar. White cutting Cutting board operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In shredded cheese container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cup above prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cook line wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by back door Floor at cook line. Floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets to the right of cook line. Hood filters. Exterior equipment at cook line. Hand washing sink by server station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer to the right of cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Wall at hand washing sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door insulation exposed Slide on top half ice machine broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior all fryers Fryer baskets Interior chips container Under all cooler drawers Tops of grooved grill Cutting boards Back wall and hood system Interior oven Meat slicers Interior waring press Water interior salad bar Interior server tall boy Lemon slicer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door insulation exposed Slide on top half ice machine broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic food containers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All handwashing sinks soiled Exterior fryer soiled Lids and surrounding area on cold tables Sides and fronts of all hit side equipment Exterior oven Drip pan stove top All prep shelves Bread racks Racks walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Flour sifter Rubber spatula **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Buffalo dip **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta (48F - Cold Holding) turkey (47F - Cold Holding) ham (46F - Cold Holding) gyro (56F - Cold Holding) burger patty (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours pasta (48F - Cold Holding) turkey (47F - Cold Holding) ham (46F - Cold Holding) gyro (56F - Cold Holding) burger patty (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior all fryers Fryer baskets Interior chips container Under all cooler drawers Tops of grooved grill Cutting boards Back wall and hood system Interior oven Meat slicers Interior waring press Water interior salad bar Interior server tall boy Lemon slicer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to slicer **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Over 3 comp sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Flour sifter Rubber spatula **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chip containers **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Through out kitchen **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door insulation exposed Slide on top half ice machine broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic food containers **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All handwashing sinks soiled Exterior fryer soiled Lids and surrounding area on cold tables Sides and fronts of all hit side equipment Exterior oven Drip pan stove top All prep shelves Bread racks Racks walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Save a day **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-10-4
12
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean pitchers at front bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Gallon milk stored walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener - Green cutting board at front bar - char grill top - white cutting board on salad station - electric slicer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - utensils stored at front bar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - person setting up line
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk-in door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of fryers. - walk-in door gasket **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
39
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting boards on cooks line - tomato dicer - interior of fryers and baskets - char grill fop - electric slicer - white cutting board salad station - tea urns - soda gun at front bar **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: -white cutting boards on cooks line -tea urns -electric slicer **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in door - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer -under entire cooks line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in door gasket - exterior of ice machine - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line - gaskets on cold holding unit on cooks line. -hold filters - stove top - speed racks **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: -hold filters **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cold holding units on cooks line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk-in freezer -behind cooking equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to beer pitchers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting boards on cooks line - tomato dicer - interior of fryers and baskets - char grill fop - electric slicer - white cutting board salad station - tea urns - soda gun at front bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - as steel scrubber stored in hand sink next to dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - prep table lower shelf **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all handles on cooks line
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored next to clean pitchers at front bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in door
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer -under entire cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 2 light fixtures in hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in door gasket - exterior of ice machine - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line - gaskets on cold holding unit on cooks line. -hold filters - stove top - speed racks **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cold holding units on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - salad station
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk-in freezer -behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
25
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
13
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (coc) - ice paddle store directly on dirty surface - ice scoop stored in dirty container (cos) - interior of all fryers and baskets. - char grill surface - flat top grill surface - white cutting board on cooks line - electric slicer - bar drink nozzle and hositer - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: white cutting board on cooks line **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cooks line - missing grout throughout entire kitchen areas - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -Exterior of fryers and char grill. - Flat top grill - all exterior or cooking equipment on cooks line. - exterior of ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Hood filters **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - tall stand up reach in cooler on cooks line - all cold holding units on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw chicken 47° operator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored on expo(cos) - cooking oil stored next to grill cleaner on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Raw turkey patties stored in same pan with cooked pasta.
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (coc) - ice paddle store directly on dirty surface - ice scoop stored in dirty container (cos) - interior of all fryers and baskets. - char grill surface - flat top grill surface - white cutting board on cooks line - electric slicer - bar drink nozzle and hositer
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Spray bottle of blue liquid stored on cooks line.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - all vents and tiles in kitchen area.
36-34-5
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. - snapper filets
06-09-1
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Drink stored in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 2 line cooks **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on True reach in cooler on cooks line
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cooks line - missing grout throughout entire kitchen areas
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - no cooks line
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink across expo, right side of cooks line
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -Exterior of fryers and char grill. - Flat top grill - all exterior or cooking equipment on cooks line. - exterior of ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand sink drain pipe leaking on cooks line.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - tall stand up reach in cooler on cooks line - all cold holding units on cooks line
22-16-4
14
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to Togo items on expo. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean pitchers at front bar.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge and towels stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in prep area used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
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. 9 new employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Spray can dry silicone lubricant stored on ice machine.
41-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can Opener (COS) White cutting boards on cooks line. Electric slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of all equipment in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and green cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook frying potatoe chips.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line. Microwave next to tea machine.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding units on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishwasher trays Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk-in freezer
36-10-4
19
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 53f, Blue cheese 50f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By three compartment sink. -Walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Red cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -By co2 tanks in dry storage.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave at end of cookline. -Oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad dressing cooler. -Standing water in prep cooler across from flat grill. -Shelving in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor by ice machine.
25-05-4
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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 Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gators Dockside?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Gators Dockside.
How does Gators Dockside compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Gators Dockside most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 81.
Has Gators Dockside's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gators Dockside have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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