Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GATORS DOCKSIDE

1200 OAKLEY SEAVER DR · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3461955
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8772478
DBPR license4508314

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate18 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

#19High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – stainless cleaner stored on cooks line. – 2 spray bottles hanging on hand sink at front bar **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers and baskets. – wahite cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – hand sink next to 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – hand sink next to 3 compartment

#23Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Ribs stored in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 18

#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.

#3Basic16-23-4

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

#4Basic23-24-4

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

#5Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. – throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. – cook preparing food

#8Basic35B-01-4

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

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – under all cooking and cold holding equipment on cooks line.

#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. – dishwasher area.

#11Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice paddle stored directly on soiled ice machine surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic22-08-4

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

Repeat Violation
#13Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. – light fixture in dish area. – 5 lights in hoods.

#14Basic31B-04-4

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

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – exterior of ice machine. -speed rack on cooks line -exterior of all equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic22-16-4

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

Repeat Violation
#17Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. – cooked ribs in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. – throughout kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.