Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GATORS DOCKSIDE OF ST JOHNS

485-1 SR 13 N · ST JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3621396
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10914396
DBPR license6502077

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of red raspberry preserves on rack in back storage area.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of bleach stored with bags of flour at end of cook line, bottles moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. ranch with buttermilk (49F – Cooling, after 40 minutes 49F) in deep plastic covered container in walk in cooler, per manager ranch was made 1.75 hours prior, ranch put in walk in freezer and lid removed. tempura batter (44F – Cooling, after 40 minutes 45F) in reach in cooler on make line, per manager batter was made about 3 hours prior and left next to door to reach in cooler, batter moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floors at bar area have a build up of standing water and food debris. Floors under large ice machine in kitchen have a build up of food debris. Floors under equipment on cook line have a build up of grease.

#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Interior of blue container ice scoop is in has a build up of mold like substance spots at bottom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash station at bar has a build up of mold like substance. Exterior of large ice machine has a build up of mold like substance and lime scale.

#4Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In both men's and women's bathroom. Around triple sink at bar.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of large ice machine in kitchen has a build up of mold like substance on deflector plate. Interior of all reach in coolers at bar have a build up of food debris, standing water, and rust.

#6Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket on server line reading 0ppm, manager remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:40 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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 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
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.