Gators Dockside of Brownwood
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Gators Dockside of Brownwood has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader The Villages restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Mandarin oranges can dented on seal **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in front of grill in cook line area. Operator states items were moved from walk in cooler to reach in cooler less than 1 hour ago. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. diced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead flying insects on sticky tape in dish machine area. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in soda machine area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guards Walk in cooler shelves Gasket on reach in cooler in cook line area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At breading station in cook line area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
61
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Alfredo sauce prepped 5/25 in walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey burgers over hot dogs in reach in cooler by chip bins, manger moved raw turkey to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog (47F - Cold Holding) item in small reach in cooler by chip bins on cooks line, operator stated employee had package out of cooler while panning them. Other items in unit 41F or below.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of ice machine. Tea spouts interior soiled on tea urns. Interior raw chicken cooler on cooks line and interior reach in cooler by chips bin. Interior of salamander equipment on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from Handwash sink on server alley, manager placed sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior handles of chip bins are soiled. Exterior side of reach in freezer on cooks line. Hood filters above fryers. Exterior of salamander equipment on cooks line. Food racks in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler with standing water on cooks line near chip bins.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine and on cooks line by battering station.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking on cooks line, manager had employee place beard guard on face. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers in dish area and cups at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on unit by chip bins.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor finish is peeling up on cooks line, server alley, and dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
39
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Hand wash sink in men's restroom has no running water. Operator has installed new batteries in the automatic faucet. Sink was repaired during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand wash sinks in both restrooms 69F after running approximately 2 minutes
27-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple spots of flooring in kitchen and dish machine area in disrepair
36-17-5
78
Dec 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on top of dish machine. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler at front line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station. Operator removed cups to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor in disrepair. Multiple spots in kitchen and dish machine area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line Interior of vertical reach in cooler at cook line soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler at cook line
23-03-4
67
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in soiled ice machine
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front line. Operator refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Slide top reach in cooler in bar area
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies in sticky tape traps in dish machine area
35A-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line. Operator had employee place hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen area
36-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. 2 slide top reach in coolers in bar area
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. See stop sale.
22-20-5
55
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced beef dated 12/1 in walk in cooler
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced beef dated 12/1 in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
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. Opened milk in reach in cooler. Operator dated 12/16 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in beverage station
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic pans on dry dish rack in disrepair
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple pans on dry dish rack
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers in cook line area Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler in cook line area **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Worn, torn and soiled floors. Multiple areas in kitchen area, floors in disrepair Floors in walk in freezer soiled Multiple ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gators Dockside of Brownwood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gators Dockside of Brownwood on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gators Dockside of Brownwood?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gators Dockside of Brownwood.
How does Gators Dockside of Brownwood compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Gators Dockside of Brownwood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the The Villages average of 80.
Has Gators Dockside of Brownwood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gators Dockside of Brownwood have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gators Dockside of Brownwood 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 Gators Dockside of Brownwood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gators Dockside of Brownwood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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