The Crazy Gator
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, The Crazy Gator has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around 10 violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That's lower than the typical Eustis restaurant, which scores around 82. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili dated 12-29-25 in prep cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep tables in the kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under dish washer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in the kitchen next to ice machine, three compartment sink and reach in cooler wooden planks on floor with cracked tiles and some caving in. Floor at front bar wooden planks coving cracked and missing floor tiles. Floor at server station cracked, missing floor tiles some tiles caving in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Floor at the bar is completed. Operator is still working on other area. Needed more time to complete. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. By fry station at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer and three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
47
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chili dated 12-29-25 in prep cooler.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chili dated 12-29-25 in prep cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on cooler at cook line next to salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep tables in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under dish washer soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in the kitchen next to ice machine, three compartment sink and reach in cooler wooden planks on floor with cracked tiles and some caving in. Floor at front bar wooden planks coving cracked and missing floor tiles. Floor at server station cracked, missing floor tiles some tiles caving in. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. By fry station at cook line.
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washer and three compartment sink.
36-27-5
32
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.blue, yellow green red and tan on prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By ice machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.blue, yellow green red and tan on prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By ice machine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets to the right of cook line soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from night before Cooked Chicken Wings (53F - Cooling)
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. From two days days prior Cole Slaw (52F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From two days days prior Cole Slaw (52F - Cold Holding) Queso (46F - Cold Holding); Rice (51F - Cold Holding); Green Beans (47F - Cold Holding) Rice (49- Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled on prep table in the kitchen Meat slicer soiled. Fryer baskets Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates by prep area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.blue, yellow green red and tan on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead inside front door entrance.
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner by dry storage rack in the kitchen Floor by prep table soiled. Floor under dish washer soiked
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Operator renewed by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by prep area in the kitchen. Operator cleaned... **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets to the right of cook line soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to the right of cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of lids on the floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
19
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
15
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - under ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - entry way to walk in cooler. - under ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Under ice machine **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line - microwave on cook's line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: - oven on cooks line **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - over flat top grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can open - white cutting boards at steam table, salad station, and Make line. -Drink nozzle at patio bar -Fry baskets **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - lower shelf on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - under ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - entry way to walk in cooler. - under ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall behind electric slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line - microwave on cook's line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. - over flat top grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of all equipment on cooks line. - hood filters - Dishwasher trays - sodagun holster at patio bar. - exterior of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls behind cooking equipment on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
39
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw beef stored over pineapple chunks in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw beef stored over raw fish in reach- in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); deli ham (54F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding); lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); creamer (54F - Cold Holding) operator discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner stored over condiments in service area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -flying insects in dish area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can open - white cutting boards at steam table, salad station, and Make line. -Drink nozzle at patio bar -Fry baskets **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - lower shelf on prep table. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - under ice machine **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - entry way to walk in cooler. - under ice machine **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - wall behind electric slicer. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line - microwave on cook's line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - over flat top grill. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of all equipment on cooks line. - hood filters - Dishwasher trays - sodagun holster at patio bar. - exterior of ice machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls behind cooking equipment on cooks line. **Warning**
36-27-5
14
May 2, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
86
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottles of cleaner hanging next to clean utensils in dish area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener -White cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryers and baskets. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - lower shelving in kitchen area
22-31-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - walk in freezer door handle - pizza oven in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - pizza oven on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish trays
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Open monster drink stored in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in coolers in kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gator meat thawing in standing water in prep sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - jacket stored with food items in kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
33
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb located next to hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - all lower shelving throughout entire kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage in - kitchen area - prep area - Dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Missed tile in front of walk-in cooler door. - kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - egregious damage on walls in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - all walls throughout out kitchen and prep areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
50
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb located next to hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - all lower shelving throughout entire kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling shows damage in - kitchen area - prep area - Dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee items and rink stored over make line in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - oven in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Missed tile in front of walk-in cooler door. - kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk-in floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - egregious damage on walls in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - all walls throughout out kitchen and prep areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
35
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 35 minor violations.
View 48 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Person preparing salad and serving food. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. - all line cooks leaving line going to coolers in prep area and returning **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in kitchen area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink a t front bar. - bottle of oven cleaner stored next to rolls. - spray bottle stored next to bottle sauces in prep area. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf in server area **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb located next to hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - all lower shelving throughout entire kitchen area. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener -All cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryers and fry baskets. -char grill surface - burner stove top **Warning**
22-02-4
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
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink next to ice machine **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - egregious damage on walls in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored directly on ice machine **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on on lettuce between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven on cooks line -Microwave on cooks line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. No hot or cold water in woman's bathroom. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all equipment in kitchen area and prep areas. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling shows damage in - kitchen area - prep area - Dish area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Light fixture in women bathroom. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 2 dead under true cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee items and rink stored over make line in kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Line cook **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - oven in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Missed tile in front of walk-in cooler door. - kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - walk-in floor **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters -Gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen area. - exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen area. - exterior of ice machine. -Dishwasher trays **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -No hot water in woman's bathroom. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. All lower shelving in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - spoon stored handle side down next to s salad station. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Soiled floors. - under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over Ready to Eat dressing in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - all walls throughout out kitchen and prep areas **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -all walls throughout the entire kitchen area **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -case of cups stored in dry storage area. - cups in server area. **Warning**
24-26-4
3
Apr 3, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Bottle beer stored Ice bin at outside bar. Operator burn ice.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 47° Sliced tomatoes 48° Operator placed in ice bath and place ice bags on top. New temperature sliced ham 44° sliced tomatoes 43° **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Employee cigarettes stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer Can opener White cutting board on salad station. White cutting boards on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. 6 new employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above cooks make line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in front of walk-in cooler. Under ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler and freezer.
36-12-4
Basic - Foil used to line food-contact shelves in kitchen area.
14-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Out side bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small Oven in kitchen area. Microwave in kitchen area
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Server station
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at outside bar. Hand sink at front bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of small oven in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad station in kitchen area. Reach in on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
16
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager rapid chilled. Ham 60f, Roast beef 51f, Beef 51f. Less than 4 hours per manager. Manager moved all product to colder unit. Rechecked Ham 42f, Roast beef 43f.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Mandarin oranges. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -By warming cabinet near steam tables.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Pizza oven.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in pizza prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go cups on floor in wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Crazy Gator last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Crazy Gator on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Crazy Gator?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Crazy Gator.
How does The Crazy Gator compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
The Crazy Gator most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has The Crazy Gator's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Crazy Gator have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Crazy Gator means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Crazy Gator inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Crazy Gator is inspected around five times per year on average.
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