Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GATOR SHACK

4651 US 98 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33876

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3716051
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13754544
DBPR license3800421

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 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.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Butter (69F – Cold Holding), out since 11:30 from cooler. Operator placed in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Waitress touched face at expo window and did not wash hands. Waitress washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair between walk in and prep area.

#2Basic12B-09-5

Basic – Employee chewing medicine while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.

#3Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Operator frying alligator without being under a hood. Operator stated that the other fryer went down and it will be replaced today. Replacement was on site. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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.