Gators Dockside
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Gators Dockside has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other St. Cloud restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on stainless steel reach in cooler and freezer on cookline Several torn equipment gaskets on cookline **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack next ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board on make-table adjacent to flat top grill. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored in handwashing sink on cooks line. Handwashing sink at oyster bar blocked by bucket of water. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Milk held in glass reach-in cooler in waitstaff area held over 24 hours without date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to dish machine and oyster bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink on cooks line, waitstaff area and bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of pullout drawer coolers below grill soiled with food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
47
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle at bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **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 on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table Single door reach in cooler door not staying closed. Possibility gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door. Gasket problem
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue ice bucket rims heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.
25-25-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Bar tender in kitchen and serving.
13-03-4
55
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
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 4, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 three times, more than any other issue at Gators Dockside.
How does Gators Dockside compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Gators Dockside most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Gators Dockside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gators Dockside have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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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