Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GATORS DOCKSIDE OF ST JOHNS

485-1 SR 13 N · ST JOHNS · St. Johns County · FL 32259

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3372361
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8438619
DBPR license6502077

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Alfredo sauce (58F – Cold Holding); pot roast (57F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (58F – Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (59F – Cold Holding); spinach dip (60F – Cold Holding); cooked peppers (58F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (59F – Cold Holding) all items in reach in coolers at end of make line near ware washing area, GFI plug tripped, GFI reset, per manager all items have been in cooler since yesterday and the GFI must have tripped sometime overnight, ambient air temperature of both coolers got below 41F during inspection.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce (58F – Cold Holding); pot roast (57F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (58F – Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (59F – Cold Holding); spinach dip (60F – Cold Holding); cooked peppers (58F – Cold Holding); cooked onions (59F – Cold Holding) all items in reach in coolers at end of make line near ware washing area, GFI plug tripped, GFI reset, per manager all items have been in cooler since yesterday and the GFI must have tripped sometime overnight, ambient air temperature of both coolers got below 41F during inspection.

#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles on rack facing box of single use gloves and straws and over containers of sugar and salt, bottles removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate02C-05-5

Intermediate – Combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety ingredient was opened/prepared. Tempura batter in reach in cooler marked 1/4, per manager batter was made 1/14, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station at bar facing outside seating area.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple stacks of clean plates through kitchen and bar area that are not in use and left out overnight not protected.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under make line in kitchen.

#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple sections throughout kitchen are cracking and in disrepair.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in sever area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.