GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL
304 SR 26 · MELROSE · Putnam County · FL 32666
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the walk in cooler fully thawed vacuum packaged grouper, redfish and salmon in sealed bags. Discussed with operator that all vacuum packaged fish needs to be cut open or removed from packaging prior to thawing. Operator separated the fish to not be sold to the customers. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees present at time of inspection both employed over 60 days with no valid food handler training certificates. **Warning**
Basic 4
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the walk in cooler fully thawed vacuum packaged grouper, redfish and salmon in sealed bags. Discussed with operator that all vacuum packaged fish needs to be cut open or removed from packaging prior to thawing. Operator separated the fish to not be sold to the customers. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On the storage shelf by the walk in cooler, clean containers stacked while wet.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line and toaster oven at pass through window with food debris build up.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease and debris on backside of fryers and hood system filters. Walk in cooler door gaskets have debris build up.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.