Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The)
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Winter Park average 83, so Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice white reach in freezer next to oven
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at cook line hand wash sink
29-11-4
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease above ovens
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in storage area
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice white reach in freezer
14-69-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to ice machine
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at white reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with debris
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves at walk in cooler
14-17-4
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In server area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk in cooler. Ceiling Tiles on site to be replaced - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator touch bread for sandwiche, with no gloves. Advised operator to use gloves before handling RTE. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In server area
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk in cooler. Ceiling Tiles on site to be replaced
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine more than 200ppm. Advised operator to add more water **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
55
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw chicken over shrimp Eggs over cooked wings
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. N the kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both Stan up freezers have a ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink at the ice machine is dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the bucket
42-01-4
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement and observed operator signing hand out **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler at cooks line
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by ice machine next to oyster bar
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
14-17-4
64
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live flying insect on top of microwave on cook line.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp kept on walk in cooler overnight with temperature of 47F, cooked wings 50F, cooked lobster 51F. All items kept on walk in cooler overnight. Oysters kept on walk in cooler overnight with ambient cooling of 53F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp kept on walk in cooler overnight with temperature of 47F, cooked wings 50, cooked lobster 51F. All items kept on walk in cooler overnight. Oysters kept on walk in cooler overnight with ambient cooling of 53F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Walk in cooler with ambient air temperature of 53F.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan on walk in cooler have dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Clean spoons stored on dry rack over three bay sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.To go containers kept on cook line . **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Walk in cooler floor has debris.
36-73-4
50
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cooks line is soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler is soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single serve cups stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizing solution at 200ppm.Operator discarded solution and made new solution at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The)?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The).
How does Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) 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 Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thirsty Gator Oyster Pub (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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