ALLIGATOR ISLAND
614 PECAN PARK RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.405.4043
Last inspected Jun 27, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
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APR 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in small kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025060162 | May 31, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $920 |
| 5--2023014332 | Jan 21, 2023 | Jun 5, 2023 | $800 |
| 5--2022011269 | Oct 16, 2021 | Apr 20, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager for establishment at time of inspection.
Apr 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, chicken (50F - Cold Holding). Chicken held in small cooler with lid open, no ice. Employee stated chicken out for 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified Food Manager for establishment at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available, uses chlorine bleach to sanitize.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls in small cooking area soiled. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In small kitchen area, shelves and counters soiled. Exterior of coolers and equipment soiled. Sides of fryers have build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In shed area, case of paper towels, cases of plastic cups and plastic utensils stored on floor.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside behind small cook line building, unused refrigerator/freezer and chest freezer.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor and walls in food storage shed where triple sink is also located. In cook line area, floor in disrepair.
Aug 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has one Certified Food Manager certification, Misty McKnatt, expired 3/26/2024
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for all employees expired 3/2025.
May 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects at cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line cooler, raw chicken stored over ready to eat corn. In walk-in cooler, cases of raw shrimp stored over case of ready to eat corn. Operator moved all items to correct storage.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has one Certified Food Manager certification, Misty McKnatt, expired 3/26/2024
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available, uses chlorine bleach to sanitize.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for all employees expired 3/2025.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls in small cooking area soiled. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled and standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In small kitchen area, shelves and counters soiled. Exterior of coolers soiled. Sides of fryers have build up.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. At cook line building, door and windows open with no protection. Flying insects present.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage shed, case of toilet tissue on floor.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside behind small cook line building, unused refrigerator/freezer and chest freezer.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor and walls in food storage shed where triple sink is also located.
Jul 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has one Certified Food Manager certification, Misty McKnatt, expired 3/26/2024
Apr 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, cases of raw chicken stored on cooler with drinks.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Establishment has one Certified Food Manager certification, Misty McKnatt, expired 3/26/2024
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
Floor/Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor and walls in food storage shed where triple sink is also located.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls in small cooking area soiled.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, plastic bottle water and Gatorade stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer behind small kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In small kitchen area, shelves and counters soiled. Exterior of green coolers soiled. Sides of fryers have build up. Exterior of crock pot and warmer soiled.
Jan 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2023.
Oct 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in small kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2023.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee food handler training.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for any employee. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement.
Floor/Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floor and walls in food storage shed where triple sink is also located.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in small cooking area. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in triple sink room. Walls in small cooking area.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles in walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in silver reach in cooler and reach in freezer behind kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Green coolers in small kitchen area. Shelves in small kitchen area.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Small kitchen area has windows and door open.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.