BLUE GATOR OF DUNNELLON
12189 S WILLIAMS ST, Dunnellon FL 34432 · 7326929691
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1. Three flies crawling on deli slicer on prep table in kitchen. 2. Two flies on trash can at kitchen entrance.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. 1. Four flies crawling on three-compartment sink and prep table. 2. Four flies crawling on prep table and boxes of break in back of kitchen. Manager had an employee sanitize the areas during this inspection.
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing pico with date mark of 7/14 inside reach-in cooler.
Live, small flying insects found. 1. Four flies crawling on three-compartment sink and prep table. 2. Four flies crawling on prep table and boxes of break in back of kitchen. Manager had an employee sanitize the areas during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several stacks of wet nested pans on shelves below prep tables in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to two pans on dish shelf below prep tables.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Three boxes containing single-use takeout trays stored directly on floor in dry storage room.
Dec 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored directly on top of case of beer jn storage area of prep room. Manager removed the chemical from the area during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser in prep area. Manager added the proper label during this inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. Several cracked floor tiles in prep kitchen. 2. Sagging ceiling tile in back of prep kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on clean dish shelf in prep room. Manager had an employee begin rewashing all pans during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored directly on floor inside walk-in storage area near prep kitchen. Manager had an employee remove the bottles from the floor during this inspection.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash cans near handwash sinks located in prep room or bar area. Manager placed trash cans at both handwash sinks during this inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels on sides of four clear plastic pans on clean dish shelf in prep room. Manager had an employee begin rewashing all pans during this inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins containing cracker meal and seafood breading missing labels in prep kitchen. Manager added the proper labels during this inspection.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1. Three flies crawling on deli slicer on prep table in kitchen. 2. Two flies on trash can at kitchen entrance.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box containing coffee stir sticks stored on shelf directly beside spray bottle containing "Windex" glass cleaner inside storage closet in prep kitchen. Manager removed stir sticks from shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near ice machines blocked by maintenance equipment and bucket inside handwashing sink.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of cooler in back of prep room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine and area around ice machine door soiled with lime-like substance.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood on door inside prep kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two large storage bins containing breading missing labels in prep kitchen.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 1. Gauge on fire extinguisher near three-compartment sink in recharge zone. 2. Gauge on fire extinguisher near managers office in recharge zone.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Handle for beer reach-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on kitchen shelf.
Dec 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager changed chlorine bucket and primed machine, then 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to resanitize all dishes that have been washed today.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans containing raw shrimp and raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above pans containing fully-cooked chicken wings inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken wings to another shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing glass cleaner on shelf directly above single-use foil pans in storage room behind bar. Manager removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager unable to provide chlorine test kit for dish machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling and walls in bar area constructed with u sealed wood.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor near dry storage room behind indoor bar area. Manager cleaned area during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1. Wet nested drink cups on counter in bar area. 2. Wet nested pans on lower shelving below prep tables in prep room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles on fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to sides of several pans on clean dish racks in prep room.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling, rafters, and fans in bar area soiled with dust.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Server entered the bar area from outdoors and scooped ice without first washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands before continuing to work in bar area.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from outside, touched personal drink, the put on gloves to begin work at cookline. Manager had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies flying in kitchen at cookline. One fly in bar area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing cooked bacon stored on shelf below package containing raw hamburger meat inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee moved raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Packages containing cooked ham and salami stored directly on top of packaging containing raw pork and below shelf containing raw calamari. Manager had employee move cooked foods to a higher shelf,f during this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container containing ranch dressing made with buttermilk with date mark of 08/05. Manager stated the ranch was made the previous night and added proper date mark.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling, rafters, and upper portions of walls in bar area made from unsealed wood.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside fryers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in bar area. Wet nested plastic pans on shelf in prep room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving and boxes inside walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from handwash sink inunisex restroom near indoor bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door of keg cooler in indoor bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to four pans on clean dish shelf in prep room.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. No door between outdoor bar and kitchen. Flies found in kitchen and outdoor bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler near cookline.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor in kitchen near fryers soiled with grease. Rafters in bar area heavily soiled with dust.
Jan 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Inside reach:in cooler at cookline: Seven packages of salmon thawed inside ROP package that does state to remove it from packaging before thawing. The date on the pan indicates it was thawed on 01/07.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol air freshener can stored on shelf above condiments in dry storage area near main kitchen. Manager removed air freshener from shelf during this inspection. Metal pan filled with liquid dish soap on prep table in prep room above clean dishes. Employee removed pan of dish soap from area during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two empty grocery bags stored inside handwash sink near ice machines. Employee removed bags from handwash sink during this inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact and/or nonfood- contact shelves. Cardboard lining the top of prep table at cookline below breading pans.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets not inverted on crates near warewash area behind bar. Manager inverted buckets during this inspection. Several plastic pans not inverted on shelf above warewash area near dish machine. Manager inverted pans during this inspection.
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. Inside reach:in cooler at cookline: Seven packages of salmon thawed inside ROP package that does state to remove it from packaging before thawing. The date on the pan indicates it was thawed on 01/07. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded the salmon during this inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several wet nested clear plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door and on shelving inside walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to several clean clear plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in recharge zone in dining area near back door.
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near cookline. One fly in bar area. Five flies in storage room near mop sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside make-table in pan above fill line: cheese slices (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the cheese was held inside unit almost five hours prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside make-table in pan above fill line: cheese slices (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the cheese was held inside unit almost five hours prior. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled wiping cloths stored in handsink in bar area. Employee removed wiping cloths from handsink during this inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner missing label hanging from handwash sink in prep area. Manager had employee add proper label during this inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on shelf in bar area not inverted. Manager inverted ice bucket during this inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cups near fountain machine in bar area wet nested. Plastic pans on lower shelf of prep table in prep kitchen wet nested.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelf inside walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from men's and women's restrooms near bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
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.