Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. 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 two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average is 84, putting Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle of degreaser. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink to the right of the kitchen no paper towels. The operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, flying insects found. 1 fly around the hamper basket. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler across from the fryer: 52°F ambient temperature in the top left section, and in both the top and bottom sections of the right side. The operator checked the cooler's temperature at 10:30 a.m. today. (onions and peppers (48F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (47F - Cold Holding); raw burger (45F - Cold Holding); Dairy (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - 3 fly sticky tape hanging in between dish washer area and food preparation area. All 3 fly sticky tape have dead flys on them. Operator removed fly sticky tape. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Operator cleaned substance in the interior of the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 5 small flying insects in dish machine area landing on dirty dishes. - 1 small flying insects in bar landing on napkin dispenser on bar countertop. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mashed Potatoes (54F - Cold Holding); Rice (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at end of cook line on an ice bath. Ice was not properly keeping items cold with current method. Items had been in cooler since 11 AM. Operator moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and top seam to lid of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
86
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and top seam to lid of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on equipment stacked above sink in warewashing area on shelf to the left of the mop sink and cups stacked together in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Observed wet nesting on equipment stacked above sink in warewashing area on shelf to the left of the mop sink at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
90
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute soiled with accumulation of a mold like substance in the Island Oasis machine in the bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside to the rear door to the kitchen to the right of the warewashing area.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop to raw chicken wings in contact with chicken wings in stand up reach-in cooler at the end of the cook line across from the fryers. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go cups stored in wait station area above ice bin and soda dispensing station in a cup dispenser with the last cups not protected with a lid. Employee placed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Top seam of ice machine dispensing area soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portioning cups used as scoops in reach-in cooler on the cook line stored in the sour cream and guacamole. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust above prep area near the walk-in coolers. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
64
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above prep table in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill.
How does Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill 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 of Spring Hill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gator's Dockside of Spring Hill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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