GATORS DOCKSIDE OF ST JOHNS
485-1 SR 13 N · ST JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of red raspberry preserves on rack in back storage area.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of bleach stored with bags of flour at end of cook line, bottles moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 6
36-73-4Basic – 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.
10-12-5Basic – 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**
23-03-4Basic – 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.
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In both men's and women's bathroom. Around triple sink at bar.
22-16-4Basic – 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.
21-08-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:40 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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.