Inspection Report

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GATORS DOCKSIDE

1200 OAKLEY SEAVER DR · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 30, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3580247
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10768614
DBPR license4508314

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#19High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef behind sliced cheese in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer and chopper in back kitchen -white cutting board on cook line heavily soiled -grill grates heavily encrusted -dish racks heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -2 hand wash sinks with utensils and cleaning materials in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#23Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -dishwasher area, cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24Intermediate11-26-1

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. -2 new employees **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#26Intermediate02C-06-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -portioned grits in walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of pink liquid in dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 18

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line -gaskets on bottom of walk in beer cooler **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor has heavy accumulation of debris under equipment on cook line, server area, dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -dish area and other areas of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -basket on breading station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic36-62-4

Basic – Multiple lights not functioning under hood suppression system **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of reach in coolers and walk in cooler -interior of fryer cabinets heavily soiled -exterior sides of fryers -top back of fryer cabinets -shelves under flat top grills and salamander heavily soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line and bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic14-33-4

Basic – Soda drain grate has rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -bar **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -raw cod in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. -breading basket at fry station. Opera discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall heavily soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish machine, triple sink, mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

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