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EVERGLADES GATOR GRILL

36650 SW 192 AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3339471
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358730
DBPR license2321557

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice at 127° F at the rice cooker. As per employee less than 30 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Firm was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Kaylynn Cross expired 12/2023 and Sergio Cajout expired 12/23.Mary Frank 2 weeks ( new) **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above the preparation table next to reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon touching the cooked rice inside the rice cooker. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board observed wet wiping cloth under white cutting board.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the mop sink. **Warning**

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#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of white cutting board. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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