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GATORS DEN SPORTS GRILL

4210 NW 97 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3437349
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726375
DBPR license1102706

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate3 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 4

#4High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed: in the walk-in cooler: chili 52° from last night service. ALSO, onion soup 50° from last night service, both not cooled with in 6 hours to 41°. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed: chili 52° after being heat treated the day before; in the walk-in cooler all night, Lid on tight. ALSO, onion soup, 50° after being cooked the day before, not cooled to 41 within 6 hours.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: house spicy sauce made on 10-17-2024, not discarded at the end of days.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chili in the walk-in cooler 52°. ALSO, onion soup in the walk-in cooler, 50°, both were in there since last night, lids on tight.

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed: the highest manifold temperature was reading 166°, there is not a surface temperature taking device,

#9Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed lack of a complying surface temperature taking device, that can hold the temperature until reset. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the gaskets on the cook line are soiled.

#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed: the water filter pipe under the dish wash machine is broken and leaking on to the floor and into the drain.

#3Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor under the fryers has an accumulation of grease.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.