Gator's Dockside
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
78
Score
Gator's Dockside has been inspected 13 times since 2022. Gator's Dockside was last inspected on Sep 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lake Mary restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - 3 dead oysters. Operator voluntarily discarded whole case due to tag showing best use case 8/26/25
01B-13-4
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. REACH IN COOLER: - raw tenders (50F - Cold Holding); - raw boneless chicken (44f-46fF - Cold Holding); - egg rolls (47F - Cold Holding); - raw shrimp (47F); - raw fish (46F - Cold Holding) Manager unable to confirm time at which temperatures went above 41f WALK-IN COOLER: - ribs (43f-47f - Cold Holding). Observed ribs on cooling rack directly above another pan of hot ribs. Employee put on ice bath for expedited cooling. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays. **Repeat Violation**
16-15-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - employee at batter station wearing watch
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below ice tea station
36-22-4
47
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - grease buildup on conduit near wing station - walk in cooler shelves soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REACH IN COOLER: - gator (44 - Cold Holding) COOKLINE COOLER: - cod (45F - Cold Holding); - burger (47F - Cold Holding); - pasta (46F - Cold Holding); Employee added ice bag
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at bar area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays
16-15-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn at cookline cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - grease buildup on electrical conduits next to sauce table
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - beer cooler
36-02-5
Basic - Food being prepared at open air bar. - Air curtain not turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-41-4
61
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over cookline - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - worn concrete floors in beer cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken batter (48 - Cold Holding). Employee added more ice COOKLINE COOLER RIGHT - gator meat (45F - Cold Holding); - mahi mahi (45F - Cold Holding); - burger (44F - Cold Holding) COOKLINE COOLER LEFT - rice (44F - Cold Holding); - gyro meat (45F - Cold Holding); - burger (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. - bar dish machine (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager primed chemicals. Final reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - damaged hood filter. - gasket at cook line torn
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over cookline
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cook line cooler Area at back of cooler has accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - worn concrete floors in beer cooler
36-02-5
55
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan gaurd missing in the ikon coolerv **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer unit is discharging water in the freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Interior of the flat top cooler has water build up **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies at the bar under the beer taps in the cabinet **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cooked wings operatot removed **Warning**
08A-04-5
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 - 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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan gaurd missing in the ikon coolerv **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer unit is discharging water in the freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of flat top and grill **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Interior of the flat top cooler has water build up **Warning**
29-49-6
45
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over the cooks line hanging dust from the ceiling tiles - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets ripped on make cooler doors - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer bottle coolers in the bar rusted interior - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over the line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on the make cooler is ripped -gasket on the Pepsi cooler ripped **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Rubber floor has trapped water and many splits water discharge has a bad smell **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -beer coolers at the bar have rusted bottoms and standing water present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gator's Dockside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gator's Dockside on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gator's Dockside?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gator's Dockside.
How does Gator's Dockside compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Gator's Dockside most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Gator's Dockside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gator's Dockside have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gator's Dockside 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's Dockside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gator's Dockside is inspected around four times per year on average.
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