Gators Dockside
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2023, Gators Dockside has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Gators Dockside's 29 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects Observed two flying insects underneath sink next to dishwasher located in the bar area. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend current professional pest control service to treat area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored directly above homemade ranch dressing stored inside walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature southwestern egg rolls 45°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours Recommend to quick chill product.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date on the tag served spoke to Manager
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Calibration of thermometer with Manager reading 42°f at time of inspection.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of hand wash sink on the cook line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked on the edge stacked on storage shelves.( back prep line)
14-16-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Spoke to General Manager given consumer advisory sign for oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers on the inside cabinet has terrible grease accumulation.( cook line)
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed mold like growth around the frame of the door wine reach in cooler (bar area)
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris located on floor next to ice machine. Observed debris on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink, must be upright.
42-01-4
29
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the surface.
22-02-4
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. Observed packages of tuna unthawed inside walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking wearing a watch on the cook line.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on the floor inside walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed strawberries stored with boxes of shredded lettuce, Manager moved at time of inspection.
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pvc pipe leaking underneath three compartment sink.
29-11-4
67
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature chicken wings 45°f stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line, less than 4 hours recommend Manager to quick chill or place ice bags on the product. Rechecked @11:58am 41°f chicken wings **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed bartender did not know how to check sanitizer for dishmachine with chlorine test strips., explained to bar tender at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the surface. Observed two white cutting boards has green discoloration on the surface located on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand sink in the back prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on the reach in cooler used for salads. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the server front area .
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor draining very slowly located on the cook line, Manager clean floor drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
55
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located behind bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards has green and red discoloration on the surface located in the cook line. Can opener blade has old food debris Baskets used for fryers has terrible grease accumulation Green cutting board used in the bar area soiled recommend to replace or resurface.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flour and grease accumulation on the floor tiles underneath the fryers. (cook line)
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor inside walk in freezer (brioche hamburger buns)
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for hand sink located behind bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very greasy has black charcoal on the filters underneath Fire suppression system. Observed area back fryers has terrible grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pizza pans has old food stuck on the surface
16-48-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket hanging from the frame of the door on reach in cooler located on main cook line.
14-11-5
61
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the bar area near dish machine used in the bar area. Notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend General Manager to notify current professional pest control service. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
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. Observed milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two green cutting board has black discoloration left on the surface.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black rubber mats has mold like growth on the surface has pitcher stored on the mats.(bar area)
23-03-4
67
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Dec 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gators Dockside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gators Dockside on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 four times, more than any other issue at Gators Dockside.
How does Gators Dockside compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Gators Dockside most recently scored 29 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 nine violations per visit, up from roughly six 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 three times per year on average.
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