Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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GATORS DOCKSIDE

683 DAVE NISBET DR · CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County · FL 32920

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3594876
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10875801
DBPR license1506108

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 3, 2025 12:09 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 4, 2025 9:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 7 in deli slicer area. 35 in dish area. 14 in rear prep area near walk in cooler . **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw tuna on shelf above cooked crab and lobster meat. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler across from fryers egg rolls (47F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); gator tail (47F – Cold Holding); cod (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); wings (51F – Cold Holding). Items were stored in unit over night.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers egg rolls (47F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); gator tail (47F – Cold Holding); cod (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); wings (51F – Cold Holding). Items were stored in unit over night. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns behind bars are soiled. Dispenser chute for oasis machine has an accumulation of mold like substance

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to fryer station. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.

#18Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filter for exterior tiki ice machine. At soda bib station of duty storage room near interior walk in cooler. Filter last serviced 7/30/20

#19Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area next to walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured in multiple locations

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over cook line are soiled with old food splatters

#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing from large stall in women's bathroom

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Stacked Containers on drying shelves in dish area

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Leg to hand wash sink at exterior bar attached to main building is broken

#6Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Beer bottles in reach in coolers are stored in brownish fluid **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice at top of reach in cooler across from fryers. Build up of ice on door frame of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. Utensils in standing water at 121°F and 90°F. Operator moved each container over hotter grill/flat top areas. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of multiple reach in coolers behind each bar attached to main building **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Drain pipe from sinks for exterior bar attached to main building drain directly on to the floor

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:25 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.