GATORS DOCKSIDE
683 DAVE NISBET DR · CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County · FL 32920
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill top. 97°F. Operator moved **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7High 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**
08A-17-6High 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**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – 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
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at interior bar is soiled **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 13
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over cook line
24-03-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty pans stacked with clean dishes
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At entry to walk-in freezer
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Wine bottles in standing water in bar reach-in coolers **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frame **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior men's room. Sink next to tiki bar ice machine
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet not attached to sink
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach-in cooler on service side of cook line
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple bar reach-in coolers **Repeat Violation**
06-03-5Basic – 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
02D-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:03 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.