Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GATORS DOCKSIDE

683 DAVE NISBET DR · CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County · FL 32920

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3662607
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13512186
DBPR license1506108

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill top. 97°F. Operator moved **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in dish area and 1 live flying insect in rear prep area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Box of raw chicken in container of raw shrimp. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at interior bar is soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at cook line entrance near fry station. Next to tiki bar ice machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate11-26-1

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. Not signed by most recent hired employees

#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service for fliters at tiki bar ice machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over cook line

#2Basic24-03-4

Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty pans stacked with clean dishes

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At entry to walk-in freezer

#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Wine bottles in standing water in bar reach-in coolers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frame **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior men's room. Sink next to tiki bar ice machine

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance

#9Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet not attached to sink

#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach-in cooler on service side of cook line

#11Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple bar reach-in coolers **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic06-03-5

Basic – Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Raw white fish

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 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 30 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.