GATORS BBQ
8142 W BEAVER ST · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32220
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-13-4High 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. Employee using personal cell phone on cook line, placed gloves on, and immediately began preparing food order without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical bleach cleaner stored on bottom shelf in prep area next to clean pans. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on front counter next to unwrapped spoons. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand washing sinks in kitchen areas state "hand wash only". Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior ice machine in kitchen is rusted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack out in pit area.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in back kitchen area is starting to peel. Operator states he has contacted company to seal floors. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:14 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.