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GATORS DOCKSIDE

683 DAVE NISBET DR · CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County · FL 32920

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3364818
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8384078
DBPR license1506108

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 15 live flying insects in kitchen areas. Operator killed 9 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line. Raw shrimp stored over cooked noodles. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken over raw shrimp on speed rack. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Multiple liquor bottles at each bar have dead flies inside.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line cooked noodles (47F – Cold Holding); pico (47F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Phil has been employed for over 30 days and has not yet acquired a manager certificate

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on under side of the beer tower has an accumulation of mold like substance at interior bar. Oasis machine has an accumulation of mold like substance in dispenser chute **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 1

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.