GATORS DOCKSIDE
683 DAVE NISBET DR · CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County · FL 32920
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High 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**
08A-05-6High 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**
01B-02-5High 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.
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – 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
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
29-28-4Intermediate – 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
27-16-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured in multiple locations
36-34-5Basic – 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
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing from large stall in women's bathroom
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Stacked Containers on drying shelves in dish area
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Leg to hand wash sink at exterior bar attached to main building is broken
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Beer bottles in reach in coolers are stored in brownish fluid **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – 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**
10-07-4Basic – 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**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of multiple reach in coolers behind each bar attached to main building **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4Basic – 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.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.