GATOR COVE
4076 S SUNCOAST BLVD · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34446
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented cans present. See stop sale. Can of black olives heavily dented on seal
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon and grouper filets in reduced oxygen packaging completely thawed. See stop sale.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket heavily soiled
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in bar area **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in 3 compartment sink area Wall under hood system soiled with grease build up Floors heavily soiled in mechanical room **Repeat Violation**
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. Salmon and grouper filets in reduced oxygen packaging completely thawed. See stop sale.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage clear container severely cracked on dry dish rack **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Bag in box soda syrup stored in mechanical room with exposed rafters and wiring **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Ice buckets not inverted near ice machine
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Fryer door handle. Operator removed Ice scoop handle in ice **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Beverage cup shelf in beverage machine area Gaskets on 3 door reach in cooler in cook line area **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black mini fridge in bar area **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots and limes stored over deli ham and cheese in walk in cooler
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:25 PM.
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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.