GATOR ICE CREAM
1010 3 ST N STE B, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-626-2361
Last inspected Aug 6, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
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AUG 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter from sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand washing sink stored with personal items. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on chest freezer. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored of chest freezer.Manager removed and stored properly.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in water at 109F. Manager removed utensils and placed on dry surface.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing sink without an employee handwashing sign. Inspector will send copy of Employee Hand washing sign.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open box of dome lids stored on floor of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in employee hand sink located in back room. Employee removed items from hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee provided paper towels for hand sink.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal vitamins stored on food storage located in back room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand sink in back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
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. Observed establishment without required state approved employee training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of bottled water stored on floor in back room. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor in back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops in container of water at 76F. Manager was able to get heated crock pot to store ice scoops in. Took temperature of crock pot at 157F.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service spoons stored on floor in back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
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.