GATOR COVE
4076 S SUNCOAST BLVD · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34446
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live on handsink under paper towels Two live in two door cooler gasket One live in two door cooler hinge Operator killed all three in cooler Operator emptied cooler and removed it from kitchen. One live on plate over cooks line cooler Operator killed and removed plate for ware washing Three live inside can opener. Operator threw in outside trash can . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Marinara 110° Operator reheated.
Intermediate 5
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. Sliced Ham and Turkey
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William Hough 11/17/20
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Metal scrubbies, bottle of bleach stored in front of sink Operator removed
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Basic 6
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler fan is dripping water on top of enclosed food containers
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches on food storage shelf under foil Two dead roaches behind chest freezer by knife rack One dead by back door
08B-52-4Basic – Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in cooler fan and pipe are dripping water over closed containers of food.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. By back door **Repeat Violation**
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves by back door **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:22 PM.
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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.