EVERGLADES GATOR GRILL
36650 SW 192 AVE, Homestead FL 33034 · 305-970-6271
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer next to kitchen exit.
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in mini fridge; raw beef over alligator. Operator changed order during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in fridge next to mini fridge with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); frog legs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they're not sure how long items have been in fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in fridge next to mini fridge with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); frog legs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they're not sure how long items have been in fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in fridge next to mini fridge with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); frog legs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they're not sure how long items have been in fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in lobby.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer next to kitchen exit.
Dec 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificate.
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in mini fridge; raw burger over cheese. Operator moved cheese.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificate.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no report available.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an opened plastic cup used as scoop inside the seasoning. Employee discarded it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn. Next to fryer.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with a lot of grease.
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very soiled with grease.
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice at 127° F at the rice cooker. As per employee less than 30 minutes.
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. Form was provided to operator
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. Firm was provided to operator.
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. Observed Kaylynn Cross expired 12/2023 and Sergio Cajout expired 12/23.Mary Frank 2 weeks ( new)
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. Observed 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 the reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above the preparation table next to reach in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon touching the cooked rice inside the rice cooker.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board observed wet wiping cloth under white cutting board..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very soiled with grease.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle inside the reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of white cutting board.
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.