Inspection Report

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GATORS DOCKSIDE

1200 OAKLEY SEAVER DR · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3352539
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8371799
DBPR license4508314

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator items listed below were pulled from walk-in cooler 2 hours prior. raw gator (54F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F – Cold Holding); raw cod (52F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp with tail (52F – Cold Holding); cooked ribs (52F – Cold Holding) Operator placed all items in ice bath and Placed ice bags in in each item Placed all items in walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#22High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located next to back door. Hose Bibb located dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line. Electric slicer Front bar drink hostler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#24Intermediate52-01-4

Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu item Captains Platter states Red Snapper, case label and Invoice states Snapper. Operator marked out Red on menu, until new menus arrive.Approved by Angela Carragher. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate11-26-1

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. 5 new hires **Warning**

Warning

Basic 20

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment on cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located across from bag n box rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage area near walk-ins. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic06-09-1

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. Raw Snapper on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle drink stored on cooks line cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Continental cold holding unit on cooks line not hold temperature. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beer cooler Cooks line Dish area Mop sink area. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice paddle stored on ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Continental old holding unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooking equipment on cooks line . Stove top Hood fliters. Dishwasher trays **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bottle drink stored in reach in freezer across batter station. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored at rolling station handles side down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk-in cooler Throughout the entire kitchen area. Dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.