Gators Shack
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
90
Score
Gators Shack appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Loxahatchee average 76, so Gators Shack is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in storage room ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, discussed with operator to replace or clean and sanitize. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer located In storage room interior shelves rusted and pitted, discussed other operator to repair or replace. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen at server expo station approximately 48 flying insects landing on single service to go containers, open boxes of straws, sealed bottles of juice, and walls. In hallway between bathrooms and kitchen approximately 8 live flying insects on walls. In kitchen approximately 1 flying insect flying around flip top cooler. Discussed with operator who began to clean and sanitize all areas and kill flying insects. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: At server expo station approximately 9 live flying insects landing on shelves and walls. In hallway between bathrooms and kitchen approximately 5 live flying insects landing on walls and bathroom door frame. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler rusted, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. frog legs (50F - Cold Holding); gator (50F - Cold Holding) bottom reach in cooler across from cook line. Not prepped or portioned. Removed from walk in cooler. ham (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); lasagna (57F - Cold Holding); beef Pattie's (54F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (57F - Cold Holding); provolone (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); swai (57F - Cold Holding); salmon (55F - Cold Holding); mahi (55F - Cold Holding); cooked ziti (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); corn beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked linguine (50F) in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. frog legs (50F - Cold Holding); gator (50F - Cold Holding) bottom reach in cooler across from cook line. Not prepped or portioned. Removed from walk in cooler. ham (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); lasagna (57F - Cold Holding); beef Pattie's (54F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); American cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (57F - Cold Holding); provolone (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); swai (57F - Cold Holding); salmon (55F - Cold Holding); mahi (55F - Cold Holding); cooked ziti (55F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); corn beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked linguine (50F) in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (98F - Hot Holding); aujus (98F - Hot Holding); tomato sauce (98F - Hot Holding) steam table end of make table. Chef states food Reheated less than four hour ago and placed in unit. Reheated To 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frog legs and chicken in standing water at triple sink **Warning**
06-01-5
50
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 46oz dented cans of pineapple juice. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched glasses on his face and fixed clothes then touched pan of sauces; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 flying insects observed at bar area flying over hand wash sink and triple sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top reach in cooler:; cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator held overnight. Item over-stacked. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top reach in cooler:; cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepped or portioned today. As per operator held overnight. Item over-stacked. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips for three-compartment sinks and wiping cloths. Advised operator to provide. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash in bar area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for other purposes as evidenced by colander in sink. Operator removed colander. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
30
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed. Inside walk-in cooler. Shepherd pie mix 2/15 Cooked Sausage 2/15 Per operator prepared and stored for longer than 7 days. Operator discarded See stop sale.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical(WD40) improperly stored on a shelf above clean utensils on cook line by reach in freezer Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Emailed poster to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( sanitation)not labeled stored on server station. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair Flip top cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at mens bathroom Emailed sign to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Soda boxes stored on floor on storage room on Back area. And a sheet pan with carrots inside walk-in cooler Advised operator to stored properly at least 6" from the floor **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of flip top cooler on cook line
29-49-6
39
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top rail of flip top cooler an overstocked container with cheese 51°f cold Holding . Observed seating on top of prep table next to fryer station a mixing bowl with liquid eggs 73°F cold Holding . Per operator products stored for approximately 2 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down liquid eggs and removed overstocked cheese. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with cooked chicken 120°F hot Holding stored on a metal pan next to flat top grill. Observed on a mixing bowl seating next to fryer Cooked chicken wings 125°F hot Holding . Per operator products stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved cooked chickens to flat top grill to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several items stored inside walk-in cooler with no date mark. Per operator products prepared and stored inside walk-in cooler for approximately 28 hours. Operator started to date mark **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( degreaser) not labeled stored on cook line under grill. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gators Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gators Shack on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gators Shack?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gators Shack.
How does Gators Shack compare to other restaurants in Loxahatchee?
Gators Shack most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Loxahatchee average of 76.
Has Gators Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gators Shack have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gators Shack 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 Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gators Shack is inspected around four times per year on average.
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