Gators Dockside
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Gators Dockside has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Gators Dockside's latest score of 64 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. The vacuum breaker is on the faucet instead of at the end of the splitter - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square white cutting board at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Squat cups in containers with ranch dressing at beer walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Appetizer plates at server station - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not seal properly;has torn gasket and the latch above the door is in disrepair Gasket torn at reach in cooler at center of cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container where chips are stored on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
64
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. The vacuum breaker is on the faucet instead of at the end of the splitter
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham,turkey,pot roast,diced tomatoes,cheese,alfredo sauce,pasta,cut romaine,gyro meat all temping between 46F-50F. Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham,turkey,pot roast,diced tomatoes,cheese,alfredo sauce,pasta,cut romaine,gyro meat all temping between 46F-50F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square white cutting board at cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner in clear spray bottle at bar by kitchen Sanitizer in clear bottle at main bar
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Squat cups in containers with ranch dressing at beer walk in cooler
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Appetizer plates at server station
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler across from stove
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not seal properly;has torn gasket and the latch above the door is in disrepair Gasket torn at reach in cooler at center of cooks line
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container where chips are stored on cooks line
14-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish and shrimp thawing in prep sink,operator turned on cold water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage
24-08-4
37
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Red co2 tank located outside back door CO2 tanks located in between walk in cooler and beer walk in cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bread plates at wait staff station and bar **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers at dry dish storage
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Tall reach in cooler door has some insulation exposed across from fryers
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid covering mixed cheese in walk in cooler. Operator discarded lid **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed two containers with food debris at dry dish storage. Operator took to dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers at dry dish storage
16-46-4
70
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter where hose is attached.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above beer walk-in cooler. Vents at same area soiled.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored between maketable of cookline and preptable. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink cup on shelf with napkins, at server line of kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and bag observed on prep table at server area of kitchen y microwave. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with sugar portioned into bags not labeled. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Single door cooler on cookline, raw fish over orange sauce. At oyster bar, raw shrimp over oysters served raw **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over fish in make table low boy across from flattop **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hws ar bar **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table across from flat top. Ambient 49F - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
64
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Single door cooler on cookline, raw fish over orange sauce. At oyster bar, raw shrimp over oysters served raw **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over fish in make table low boy across from flattop **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding) at server station. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); bluecheese (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F); diced chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pot roast (48F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (48F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding) in make table across from flattop **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hws ar bar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table across from flat top. Ambient 49F
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Server reach in
29-49-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At walk-in
51-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and freezer
23-24-4
47
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink. Operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light from hood **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
82
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door from walk in cooler torn
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 out on the hood
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish machine wall
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
67
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
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
29
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw gator, shrimp and fish over ready to eat sandwiches. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish room area.
36-27-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gators Dockside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gators Dockside on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gators Dockside?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gators Dockside.
How does Gators Dockside compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Gators Dockside most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Gators Dockside's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gators Dockside have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gators Dockside means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gators Dockside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gators Dockside is inspected around three times per year on average.
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