Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GATOR COVE

4076 S SUNCOAST BLVD · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34446

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 27, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2999383
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7283565
DBPR license1901109

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 27, 2021 1:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 28, 2021 10:51 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Marinara 110° Operator reheated.

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – 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

#10Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.

#11Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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

#12Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – 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

#13Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

Basic 6

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler fan is dripping water on top of enclosed food containers

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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

#3Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in cooler fan and pipe are dripping water over closed containers of food.

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. By back door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-12-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelves by back door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
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 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.