GATOR'S DOCKSIDE
96150 DAVID HALLMAN PARKWAY · YULEE · Nassau County · FL 32097
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insects near prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up raw chicken reach in cooler on cook line, raw chicken bites (50F – Cold Holding); raw wings (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken was placed in cooler 1.5 hours prior but door has been open during lunch rush. Operator is going to keep door shut for awhile to bring temperature down. Also, in bottom of flip top reach in cooler across from fryers, cut tomatoes (57F – Cold Holding). Operator stated cut tomatoes have been in bottom of cooler for approximately 1 hour and moved to walk-in cooler. Also, in bottom drawer of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, raw beef (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated raw beef was placed in cooler 30 minutes prior and moved to walk-in cooler to bring down temperature quicker. Also, in stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line near dish, rice (56F – Cold Holding); noodles (57F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they have been in cooler for approximately 1 hour and moved to walk-in cooler to being temperature down quickly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back cabinets of dining room, soap stored on shelf with paper towels. Manager moved soap to different cabinet. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
05-05-4Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line near dish area, ambient air thermometer reading 50F, actual temperature 56F. Also, flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers, ambient air thermometer reading 38F, actual temperature 50F.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Employees Amanda C, Jaime D, Rachael G and Melanie L expired 10/1/25. Employee Barbara M expired 6/3/25. Also, some employee training marked for 5 years and not 3. Manager stated he will go through and fix all of them. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line near dish area, ambient air thermometer reading 50F, actual temperature 56F. Also, flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers, ambient air thermometer reading 38F, actual temperature 50F. Time/Temperature control for safety foods kept in both coolers out of temperature.
36-73-4Basic – Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, fall and wall on cook line soiled with food debris and grease. Also, floor in walk-in cooler soiled under shelving units. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple pans/lid cracked, melted, broken in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in back of fan unit in stand up raw chicken reach in cooler on cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around nozzles on soda machine at bar and server station soiled with build up. Also, fan covers in beer walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, fan cover in stand up raw chicken reach in cooler on cook line soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler at covered patio bar soiled with brown liquid. Also, interior of both flip top lid reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:44 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.