Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GATORS DOCKSIDE HIGHLAND CITY

5147 US 98 S · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3710288
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13748781
DBPR license6307814

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime At the end of the prep table next to the 2 compartment prep sink. The can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom panel cover on the single upright reach in cooler across from the fryers is missing.

#2Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout the kitchen.

#3Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Hood system

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the small reach in cooler in the bar area. The manager cleaned the gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.