Gators Dockside
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Gators Dockside nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Gators Dockside's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards throughout facility - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with frozen french fries at reach in freezer on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at entrance to cooks line has torn gaskets Reach in pull out drawers shows incorrect temperature of 47F - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dry dishes at dry dish storage - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen appetizers like french fries and mozzarella sticks at reach in freezer at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
58
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese,cobia,pico,cut lettuce all temping between 46F-72F.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. Cheese,cobia,pico,cut lettuce all temping between 46F-72F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards throughout facility
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink at cooks line, operator replaced with new soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen appetizers like french fries and mozzarella sticks at reach in freezer at cooks line
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with frozen french fries at reach in freezer on cooks line
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Appetizer plates at wait staff stands in dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
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 at beginning of cooks line
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with a hat on but hair on shoulders. Employee restrained hair in ponytail **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at entrance to cooks line has torn gaskets Reach in pull out drawers shows incorrect temperature of 47F
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at cooks line
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dry dishes at dry dish storage
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cooks line
22-16-4
32
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Macaroni and cheese,ranch,coleslaw,queso and mashed potatoes-all temping between 45F-47F.Per operator it was in glass reach in cooler overnight. Facility has adequate refrigeration to use till reach in cooler gets fixed
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Macaroni and cheese,ranch,bleu cheese,coleslaw,queso and mashed potatoes-all temping between 45F-47F.Per operator it was in glass reach in cooler overnight. Facility has adequate refrigeration to use till reach in cooler gets fixed
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on make tables at cooks line Can opener affixed on prep table
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip to test dish machine
16-37-1
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. Glass reach in cooler at wait staff area
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table attached to can storage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at pull out reach in cooler on cooks line Torn gaskets at salad station reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at cooks line next to
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels at dry dish storage
16-46-4
41
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; feta (46F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (46F - Cold Holding) manager put on ice bath to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled with food debris. Behind slicer blade guard left over food debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and back pack hanging on bread rack in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in cook line cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to ice machine
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Store manager hung mop**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad make table- ; shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) overnight
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad make table- ; shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) overnight
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in prep area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in sink at dish area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice scoop holder at ice machine. Lid on salad make table
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between equipment on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cookline tested at 0ppm
21-07-4
43
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ERIC VANDERHOOF 9/20/2018
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator cleaned machine during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -observed accumulation of grease in the hood, over griil **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
39
Apr 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed containers of blue cheese dressing under raw fish and gator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on top of beverage cases **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing by the hand wash sink at both ends of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date dots on drying rack cleaned plastic containers **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
61
Dec 12, 2022
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 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gators Dockside?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 58 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 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven 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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