Gator

105 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
American
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Gator has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Gator was last inspected on Apr 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near five.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Gator on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Haccp plan not approved or approved haccp plan not maintained on premises.
06G
Equipment used for rop not approved by the department
28-04
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Oct 12, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gator last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gator on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gator?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gator.

How does Gator compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Gator most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Gator's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Gator have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gator means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.