Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GATORS DOCKSIDE OF BROWNWOOD LLC

3697 MEGGISON ROAD · THE VILLAGES · Sumter County · FL 32163

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3571618
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10727516
DBPR license7000570

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey burgers over hot dogs in reach in cooler by chip bins, manger moved raw turkey to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Alfredo sauce prepped 5/25 in walk in cooler.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog (47F – Cold Holding) item in small reach in cooler by chip bins on cooks line, operator stated employee had package out of cooler while panning them. Other items in unit 41F or below.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of ice machine. Tea spouts interior soiled on tea urns. Interior raw chicken cooler on cooks line and interior reach in cooler by chips bin. Interior of salamander equipment on cooks line.

Basic 8

#1Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking on cooks line, manager had employee place beard guard on face. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers in dish area and cups at wait station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on unit by chip bins.

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor finish is peeling up on cooks line, server alley, and dish area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from Handwash sink on server alley, manager placed sign at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior handles of chip bins are soiled. Exterior side of reach in freezer on cooks line. Hood filters above fryers. Exterior of salamander equipment on cooks line. Food racks in walk in cooler.

#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler with standing water on cooks line near chip bins.

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine and on cooks line by battering station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.