GATOR'S DOCKSIDE AT WINDERMERE LLC
6516 OLD BRICK ROAD, Windermere FL 34786 · 407-217-5191
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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DEC 24
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JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found/two flying insects at bar area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found/two flying insects at bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine./bar dish machine/
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair./cook line drain.
Light not functioning./one light bulb out/cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./hood filters soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler./wait station reach in cooler.
Walk in freezer floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./ back kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./sugar container/back kitchen condiments rack.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment./ice machine.
Clean utensils or equipment/glasses stored on rusted shelves/bar cooler.
Equipment in poor repair./cook line cold drawer door unable to close completely.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./back exit door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./cook line reach in cooler.
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Boiled eggs 58F, cut tomatoes 59F, home made ranch dressings 58F, cut cabbage 59F, deli meat 60F, raw Philly steak 62F, cooked chicken 60F, cut lettuce 58F/all cold holding at cook line reach in cooler for more than 4 hours per cook and manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 58F, cut tomatoes 59F, home made ranch dressings 58F, cut cabbage 59F, deli meat 60F, raw Philly steak 62F, cooked chicken 60F, cut lettuce 58F/all cold holding at cook line reach in cooler for more than 4 hours per cook and manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./bar hand sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment./ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean utensils or equipment/glasses stored on rusted shelves/bar cooler.
Equipment in poor repair./cook line cold drawer door unable to close completely.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside./back exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in dessert freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit./cook line reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./sugar containers on back kitchen condiment shelf.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./one training certificate missing employee's date of birth.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./above wait station/kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./back kitchen cutting boards storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair./cook line reach in cooler/drawers unable to close completely/leaking cold air, time temperature food at 48F or higher.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water./cook line drain with broken tiles around/under deep fryer.
Microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink near deep fryers soiled. Burrito warmer exterior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./cook line reach in cooler.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment./missing trash cans at some hand sinks in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./bar hand sink.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate20 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands./cook.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./partial cooked seared ahi tuna stored over cooked pork, walk in cooler/
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature./raw beef stored over raw pork ribs, walk in cooler/
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Boiled eggs 48F, cooked chicken 48F, turkey 49F, cut cabbage 48F, ham 49F/cook line reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 48F, cooked chicken 48F, turkey 49F, cut cabbage 48F, ham 49F/cook line reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves./one waitress/advised.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./cook line hand sink use to store pitcher/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen hand sink. Bar hand sink. Hand sink near deep fryers side cook line.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./one training certificate missing employee's date of birth.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap./back kitchen hand sink/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./sauce cup used to scoop sauces, wait station/
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./outside beer walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing./missing two pieces, outside beer walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./above wait station/kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./back kitchen cutting boards storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair./cook line reach in cooler/drawers unable to close completely/leaking cold air, time temperature food at 48F or higher.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water./cook line drain with broken tiles around/under deep fryer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken./two broken plastic containers.
Microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink near deep fryers soiled. Burrito warmer exterior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./cook line reach in cooler.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment./missing trash cans at some hand sinks in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./bar hand sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry./
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./bar/
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor./back kitchen prep area/
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in back dry storage area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile outside beer cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on dish rack in ware washing area. area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back kitchen area and bar soiled
Light not functioning. One bulb on cook line burned out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice machine soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed
Open dumpster lid.
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler across from cook line. In reach in cooler at wait station
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at the end of cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Wall outside walk in cooler
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle hanging on shelf in bar area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting boards on cooks line.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. -Interior of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board stored in dish area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. - drawers on low boy under grill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in floor - under fryers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line - hood fliters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink./cook line hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook line employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./prep employee with long hair with no hair restraints.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair./cook line reach in cooler gasket torn.
Ice buildup in wait station reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Paper towel dispenser exterior soiled/kitchen entrance hand sink. Hood filters soiled/cook line. Cook line light shield with grease build up.
Plumbing system in disrepair./hot water faucet not functioning/dish area hand sink.
Reach-in cooler with accumulation of standing water, wait station reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./to go containers on top shelf, cook line/
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle./dish area hand sink.
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.