Gators Dockside
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Gators Dockside has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Gators Dockside's latest score of 64 falls below the Winter Springs average of 76. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards make tables and prep area
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee cutting lemons and limes in dining room Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket cook line drawer
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler(meat)
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Salamander cookline
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line drawers
22-16-4
64
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ribs (45-50F - Cold Holding) per operator from overnight. gator tail (45-50F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked ribs (45-50F - Cold Holding) per operator from overnight. gator tail (45-50F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
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. Gallon milk in walk in cooler opened 3-22 Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can openers
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen/ prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top of reach in cooler Pans on top shelf of dish rack Bar area plates not inverted Operator removed or flipped **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle to glass door cooler
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker on prep table in kitchen Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put one on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in drawer cookline Handle to glass door cooler in expo area
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in reach in cooler in pan of water Operat removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In hood over fryer Walk in freezer
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers Gaskets on make table in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Expo area Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under dump sink in bar Operator adjusted pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
32
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
58
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezer at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage/prep areas. - back storage room - front bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - garlic mayo **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on pot stored on rack above walk in cooler - 1 in hinge of walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - garlic mayo sauce date marked 3/4. See stop sake **Warning**
02C-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezer at cook line **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom shelf of prep table - walk in cooler fan cover **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food storage/prep areas. - back storage room - front bar area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - around mop sink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
43
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - Chicken walk in cooler door handle - salad cooler door handle
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on salad cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - in warewash area
36-22-4
82
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust. - throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
90
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in Hand sink next to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On cooks line.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ready to eat foods stored in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Expo cooling units.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the entire kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on expo
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the entire kitchen area
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the entire kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front bar.
36-17-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gators Dockside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gators Dockside on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gators Dockside?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gators Dockside.
How does Gators Dockside compare to other restaurants in Winter Springs?
Gators Dockside most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Springs average of 76.
Has Gators Dockside's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gators Dockside have averaged around 10 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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