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GATORS DOCKSIDE AT MURABELLA

105 MURABELLA PKWY 14 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3594906
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10875831
DBPR license6502196

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef patty (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F – Cold Holding)in salad reach in cooler in kitchen. Per employee, products were left out at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes to repair an interior shelf. All products moved to walk in cooler and freezer to quickly chill. Also, coleslaw on expo line at 46F. Per employee, coleslaw placed on cold bar one hour prior. Pan is iced on bottom only. Coleslaw moved to walk in cooler to quickly chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Manager certification for Christopher Y expired 10/27/2025. Manager certification for Jason U expired 3/11/2025.

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar handwash sinks. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Water observed between stacked plastic cups by soda machine.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Part of floor missing at fryers and at beer walk in cooler.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple vents and surrounding ceiling tiles are soiled on make and expo lines. Wall under and around dishmachine with heavy black mold-like substance. Fan guard on server expo line reach in cooler has debris.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around soda nozzles on soda machine is soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of salad reach in cooler in kitchen with food debris accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.