GATORS DOCKSIDE
683 DAVE NISBET DR · CAPE CANAVERAL · Brevard County · FL 32920
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Chef wiped bare hands on soiled towel on countertop after washing hands
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 26 live flying insects in dish area. Observed 3 live flying insects over prep table across from ice machine in kitchen. Observed 12 live flying insects in prep area next to walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef handled raw fish with gloved hands. Then removed gloves but did not wash hands before touching clean surfaces
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on shelf above spices. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed paperwork. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machines has an accumulation of mold like substance
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine for tiki bar is blocked by cart. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple hand wash sinks being used as dump sinks
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict's on brunch menu. Coconut ahi tuna on specials menu. Operator marked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple hand wash sinks
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters have date of 7/26/23
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink in prep area next to walk in cooler **Warning**
Basic 13
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets
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. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in unisex employee restroom
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef put on hat **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen areas and behind interior bar
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Bartender is cutting fruits at exterior tiki bar
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has an accumulation of ice along door frame and on floor
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle for oven. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line spatulas stored in standing water at 111°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed signage **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand wash sink near entry to cook line
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of reach in cooler at attached exterior bar
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:15 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.