GATORS BAR & GRILL
6901 W HWY 192, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 321-723-2179
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
5 Live, small flying insects in the bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Drink menu has notice, brunch menu and regular food menu does not have notice of credit card charge.
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted.
Equipment in poor repair. Top drawer reach in cooler under griddle torn gasket.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Operator discarded. reach in cooler nearest dish washing area; chicken tenders 5 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); mahi steaks 10 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp 5 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded pork 3 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); 36 hamburger patties (47F - Cold Holding); gator fillets 5 lbs (47F)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale reach in cooler nearest dish washing area; chicken tenders 5 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); mahi steaks 10 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp 5 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded pork 3 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); 36 hamburger patties (47F - Cold Holding); gator fillets 5 lbs (47F)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted.
Equipment in poor repair. Top drawer reach in cooler under griddle torn gasket.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauces in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bat was soiled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filters have no labels for date of replacement.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers soiled with grease.
Jan 30, 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stainless bowls on rack- inverted by staff
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By bar stand
Hood filters heavily soiled.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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5 Live, small flying insects in the bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not removed from package upon thawing
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By bar stand
Clean bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food and canned beverage. Moved to designated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station
Hood filters heavily soiled.
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb out side and under 3 bay sink
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/ Steven
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Grit hot hold 120F chili 120F recommend to reheat to 165F
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw gator and shrimp over cooked wings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb out side and under 3 bay sink
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/ Steven
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 68F at the bar hand sink
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Emailed a copy to manager.
Can opener blade, holder and shelving not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Heavily rusted
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat Tatar sauce
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sour cream dated opened on 9/25, operator discarded
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna not denoted on menu as raw on menu, operator started to add asterisk to menu for ahi tuna
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep counter
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.