Gators Dockside Villages

1004 Main St, The Villages, FL 32159

American

Last inspected: Jul 9, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Gators Dockside Villages has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 9, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader The Villages restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 9, 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

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. -Tomato dicer. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler. -Chicken wing cooler shelves.

22-16-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

24-18-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and blue cutting boards.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks in freezer. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-42-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.

23-03-4

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

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

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 17, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Spinach dip dated 08-13. Manager discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Employee bathroom.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Handsink in warewash area.

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead by microwaves. **Repeat Violation**

35A-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -At grill. **Repeat Violation**

10-17-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler.

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Container of nachos.

08B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gators Dockside Villages last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gators Dockside Villages on file is from Jul 9, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gators Dockside Villages?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gators Dockside Villages.

How does Gators Dockside Villages compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Gators Dockside Villages most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the The Villages average of 80.

Has Gators Dockside Villages' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gators Dockside Villages have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gators Dockside Villages 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 Gators Dockside Villages inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gators Dockside Villages is inspected around three times per year on average.

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