GATORS BBQ
8142 W BEAVER ST, Jacksonville FL 32220 · 904 683 4941
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of ice machine soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Handles for two microwave on front line missing.
Floor, wall and/ or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under reach in freezer/reach in cooler area of kitchen. Also, ceiling vent in ladies restroom soiled with dust.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Also, multiple shelves in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance/food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled with dust build up.
Sep 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink, pan of raw stuffed crab shells stored over ready to eat coleslaw. Operator moved crab shells to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warming unit on cook line, ribs (116F - Hot Holding); chicken (115F - Hot Holding). Cook stated food was not fully wrapped and door was opened and shut all morning. Cook wrapped up food and put temperature up on unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup and bag of candy on top of lid in steam table on cook line. Cook discarded cup and moved bag of candy.
Equipment in poor repair. Handles missing off two microwaves on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around soda nozzles on drink machine in lobby soiled. Also, fan covers in walk-in freezer soiled with dust.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler across from triple sink, pan of raw stuffed crabs over shelf with ready to eat coleslaw. Manager moved crab to bottom shelf and put ready to eat coleslaw above.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in steam table, collard greens (126F - Hot Holding). Manager stated they had been in warmer for approximately 30 minutes. Manager removed from warmer and reheated collard greens to 165F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On cook line, on bottom shelf of steam table spray bottle of disinfectant stored next to go bowls. Manager removed spray bottle from shelf and put in back room.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on cook line torn. Manager stated they have ordered new ones and are waiting for them to arrive.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer on cook line across from triple sink, ice buildup up present.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for 5 seconds. Manager coached employee on proper handwashing.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In standing reach in freezer on make line, employee drink stored with customer food. Manager removed drink to freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. In all standing reach in cooler, torn gaskets. Operator stated he has ordered new gaskets and are awaiting technician to instill them.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under warming unit has build up. Walls by triple sink is soiled.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of ice machine door has rust.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using personal cell phone on cook line, placed gloves on, and immediately began preparing food order without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical bleach cleaner stored on bottom shelf in prep area next to clean pans. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on front counter next to unwrapped spoons. Drink discarded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand washing sinks in kitchen areas state "hand wash only". Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior ice machine in kitchen is rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack out in pit area.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside establishment. Lid closed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in back kitchen area is starting to peel. Operator states he has contacted company to seal floors.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door does not completely close all the way by itself.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Build up of grease around grease receptacle in parking lot. Also build up of garbage behind dumpster inside enclosure.
Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded tables, cabinets, plastic buckets, and bread racks around building.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler and back prep area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored in empty sanitation bucket in dining area, manager made sanitizer at 200ppm, quaternary ammonium.
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.