Nav-A-Gator

9700 Sw Riverview Cir, Arcadia, FL 34269

American

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Nav-A-Gator, the earliest from 2023. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Nav-A-Gator's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available for the chlorine dishmachine. Observed no quaternary test strips available for the sanitizer buckets and three compartment sinks.

16-37-1

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 - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water turned off at the handwashing sink behind the bar. Observed max water temperature of 77F.

27-16-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar.

51-11-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored with bagged bread in the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fish station, white fish at 50 F at 11:28, observed operator ice down fish, re temperatures at 12:14 at 47 F **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks putting gloves on, no hand washing.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching hat, then resuming food prep, without washing hands.

12A-28-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them throughout kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish in water and ice, in a container, in hand sink. Observed employee remove fish. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a sack of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed employees removing, and storing 6 inches off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter all inside. Observed operator cleaning out microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with food. Observed employees cleaning gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer, on make line.

14-11-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on backsides of reach in coolers, on line, food debris on handles. Observed employees cleaning handles **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout kitchen.

14-09-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board next to slicer with food stains on it.

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on cook line some build up on back side of door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with groove marks on them.

14-09-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board by slicer. Observed operator removing cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink next to 3 compartment sink in bar.

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items in walk in freezer stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with grease buildup.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above cook line with accumulation of black dust.

36-34-5

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nav-A-Gator last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nav-A-Gator on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nav-A-Gator?

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

How does Nav-A-Gator compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?

Nav-A-Gator most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.

Has Nav-A-Gator's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nav-A-Gator have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nav-A-Gator 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 Nav-A-Gator inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nav-A-Gator is inspected around two times per year on average.

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