Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GATORS DOCKSIDE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3394239
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8509741
DBPR license1506108

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self service buffet in dining hall does not provide adequate protection/sneeze guards for table with fruits and vegetables. Table not always set up next to buffet

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line hard boiled eggs (50F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in ice machine room next to exterior bar is blocked by cart and debris

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep surfaces of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled holster

#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in gap between prep table and make line reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken being thawed in cold running water. Bags floating on top of water instead of being fully submerged **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:58 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 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.