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GATORS DOCKSIDE

15241 US 441 · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32726

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450193
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739220
DBPR license4508176

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#20High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – spray bottle of cleaner stored next to beer pitchers **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – can opener – white cutting boards on cooks line – tomato dicer – interior of fryers and baskets – char grill fop – electric slicer – white cutting board salad station – tea urns – soda gun at front bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – as steel scrubber stored in hand sink next to dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#23Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. – prep table lower shelf **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 19

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#4Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#5Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. – all handles on cooks line

#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. – employee drink stored next to clean pitchers at front bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. – cook preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in door

#9Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – back door

#10Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer -under entire cooks line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. – missing grout throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – microwave on cooks line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. – 2 light fixtures in hood system.

#15Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. – hand sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – walk-in door gasket – exterior of ice machine – exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line – gaskets on cold holding unit on cooks line. -hold filters – stove top – speed racks **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – cold holding units on cooks line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. – salad station

#19Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk-in freezer -behind cooking equipment on cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.