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GATORS DOCKSIDE

15241 US 441 · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32726

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3620849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10913146
DBPR license4508176

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate16 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 4

#17High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#18High 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. Buffalo dip **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#19High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta (48F – Cold Holding) turkey (47F – Cold Holding) ham (46F – Cold Holding) gyro (56F – Cold Holding) burger patty (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#20High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours pasta (48F – Cold Holding) turkey (47F – Cold Holding) ham (46F – Cold Holding) gyro (56F – Cold Holding) burger patty (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior all fryers Fryer baskets Interior chips container Under all cooler drawers Tops of grooved grill Cutting boards Back wall and hood system Interior oven Meat slicers Interior waring press Water interior salad bar Interior server tall boy Lemon slicer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to slicer **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Over 3 comp sink **Warning**

Warning

Basic 16

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chip containers **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Through out kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

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

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door insulation exposed Slide on top half ice machine broken **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic food containers **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All handwashing sinks soiled Exterior fryer soiled Lids and surrounding area on cold tables Sides and fronts of all hit side equipment Exterior oven Drip pan stove top All prep shelves Bread racks Racks walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Save a day **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Flour sifter Rubber spatula **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
5 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
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.