Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE CRAZY GATOR

402 N. BAY ST · EUSTIS · Lake County · FL 32726

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3496310
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8868938
DBPR license4501804

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate23 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#24High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef on shelf in walk in cooler Operator switched **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#25High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Mahi on cookline already completely thawed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#26High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex on counter by beer taps in bar Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#27Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Steamwell **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#28Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink Operator removed

#29Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink Operator removed

Basic 23

#1Basic22-20-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic06-09-1

Basic – 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. Mahi on cookline already completely thawed. Stop sale issued

Stop Sale
#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. By ice machine

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Shelving in walk in cooler Glass door to outside bar cooler

#6Basic35B-01-4

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

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Entrance to walk in cooler By ice machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottom shelf of shelf in walk in not 6 inches off floor so raw steak, raw fish

#10Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large broken container on clean dish rack

#11Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on oven Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave by grill **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. In hood

#14Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One in hood

#15Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on salad make table Outside microwave Outside cooking equipment Cookline drawer gaskets Fan covers in beer cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#17Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Drawers on cookline

#18Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen bottom of make table by oven

#19Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen nonoperational

#20Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes over deli meats in walk in cooler Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. From handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink Operator reconnected pipe

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 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 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 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.