Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Florida facility scores 72, putting Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw frog legs over potato slices **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - ground beef over fish at cookline cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cream cheese egg rolls (46 - Cold Holding). Chef moved to freezer for expedited cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler door handles
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk in cooler
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - scoop for fritters in standing water. Manager brought to dish station. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink at cookline
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
35B-03-4
45
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of debris, operator cleaned -fry baskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -large container of cooked chicken wings stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink next to fryers, provided handwashing signs **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to triple sink
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -walk-in cooler green shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -between grills has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seafood breader lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in freezer
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone and cigarettes **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rack near hood soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cook line -under hand sink on cook line
36-27-5
70
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibbs above mop sink.
29-34-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine. Hood filters soiled with grease. Exterior of flour container soiled. Fan covers, walk in cooler, soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Rear of building above mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary 400+ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips needed.
16-37-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelves rusted.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill.
Has Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill 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 Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jolly Gator Fishcamp Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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