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THE CRAZY GATOR

402 N. BAY ST · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32726

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3390002
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8496436
DBPR license4501804

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority6 Intermediate35 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical48 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#36High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#37High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Person preparing salad and serving food. **Warning**

Warning
#38High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. – all line cooks leaving line going to coolers in prep area and returning **Warning**

Warning
#39High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#40High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 fly in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#41High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink a t front bar. – bottle of oven cleaner stored next to rolls. – spray bottle stored next to bottle sauces in prep area. – spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf in server area **Warning**

Warning
#42High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. – hose Bibb located next to hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#43Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – can opener -All cutting boards on cooks line. – interior of fryers and fry baskets. -char grill surface – burner stove top **Warning**

Warning
#44Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#45Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand sink next to ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#46Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#47Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#48Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. – all lower shelving throughout entire kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 35

#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. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. No hot or cold water in woman's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. – all equipment in kitchen area and prep areas. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling shows damage in – kitchen area – prep area – Dish area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. – Light fixture in women bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -case of cups stored in dry storage area. – cups in server area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – 2 dead under true cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – employee items and rink stored over make line in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Line cook **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – oven in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Missed tile in front of walk-in cooler door. – kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. – walk-in floor **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. – egregious damage on walls in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#20Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#21Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -ice scoop stored directly on ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#22Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on on lettuce between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#23Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – oven on cooks line -Microwave on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#24Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#25Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. – hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#26Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters -Gaskets on all cold holding units in kitchen area. – exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen area. – exterior of ice machine. -Dishwasher trays **Warning**

Warning
#27Basic16-46-4

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

Warning
#28Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -No hot water in woman's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#29Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – all reach in coolers in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#30Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. All lower shelving in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#31Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. – spoon stored handle side down next to s salad station. **Warning**

Warning
#32Basic36-10-4

Basic – Soiled floors. – under all cooking equipment in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#33Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons over Ready to Eat dressing in walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#34Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. – all walls throughout out kitchen and prep areas **Warning**

Warning
#35Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -all walls throughout the entire kitchen area **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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
4 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
8 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.