GATORS DOCKSIDE
15241 US 441, Eustis FL 32726 · 352-357-1255
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019012387 | Jan 10, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next to bread in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Soda nozzle at the bar.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator corrected.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In beer cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under shelves in walk in freezer. Floor under dry storage racks. Floor at cook line. Floor to the right of back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On walk in freezer foot.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Operator loses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At wait station. Operator cleaned.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall underneath hand washing sink.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer next to in use mixing bowls at cook line. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets. Diced on dish drying rack. Soda nozzle at the bar. White cutting Cutting board operator replaced.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In shredded cheese container. Operator removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cup above prep table. Operator removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on cook line wearing watch.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by back door Floor at cook line. Floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets to the right of cook line. Hood filters. Exterior equipment at cook line. Hand washing sink by server station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer to the right of cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Wall at hand washing sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar. Operator labeled.
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door insulation exposed Slide on top half ice machine broken
Sep 11, 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 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior all fryers Fryer baskets Interior chips container Under all cooler drawers Tops of grooved grill Cutting boards Back wall and hood system Interior oven Meat slicers Interior waring press Water interior salad bar Interior server tall boy Lemon slicer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door insulation exposed Slide on top half ice machine broken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and walk in freezer
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic food containers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All handwashing sinks soiled Exterior fryer soiled Lids and surrounding area on cold tables Sides and fronts of all hit side equipment Exterior oven Drip pan stove top All prep shelves Bread racks Racks walk in cooler
Utensils in poor condition. Flour sifter Rubber spatula
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Buffalo dip
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta (48F - Cold Holding) turkey (47F - Cold Holding) ham (46F - Cold Holding) gyro (56F - Cold Holding) burger patty (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours pasta (48F - Cold Holding) turkey (47F - Cold Holding) ham (46F - Cold Holding) gyro (56F - Cold Holding) burger patty (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior all fryers Fryer baskets Interior chips container Under all cooler drawers Tops of grooved grill Cutting boards Back wall and hood system Interior oven Meat slicers Interior waring press Water interior salad bar Interior server tall boy Lemon slicer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to slicer
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Over 3 comp sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chip containers
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Through out kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door insulation exposed Slide on top half ice machine broken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic food containers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All handwashing sinks soiled Exterior fryer soiled Lids and surrounding area on cold tables Sides and fronts of all hit side equipment Exterior oven Drip pan stove top All prep shelves Bread racks Racks walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Save a day
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Utensils in poor condition. Flour sifter Rubber spatula
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean pitchers at front bar.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Gallon milk stored walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener - Green cutting board at front bar - char grill top - white cutting board on salad station - electric slicer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - utensils stored at front bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - person setting up line
Equipment in poor repair. - walk-in door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of fryers. - walk-in door gasket
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting boards on cooks line - tomato dicer - interior of fryers and baskets - char grill fop - electric slicer - white cutting board salad station - tea urns - soda gun at front bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in door
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer -under entire cooks line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in door gasket - exterior of ice machine - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line - gaskets on cold holding unit on cooks line. -hold filters - stove top - speed racks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cold holding units on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk-in freezer -behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to beer pitchers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting boards on cooks line - tomato dicer - interior of fryers and baskets - char grill fop - electric slicer - white cutting board salad station - tea urns - soda gun at front bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - as steel scrubber stored in hand sink next to dish machine.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - prep table lower shelf
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all handles on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored next to clean pitchers at front bar.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. -Walk in door
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer -under entire cooks line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - missing grout throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Light not functioning. - 2 light fixtures in hood system.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in door gasket - exterior of ice machine - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line - gaskets on cold holding unit on cooks line. -hold filters - stove top - speed racks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cold holding units on cooks line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - salad station
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walk-in freezer -behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - chili 47° cooled over night in walk-in cooler. Operator discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp on cooks line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - chili date marked 3/9
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray lubricant store on cooks line above make line. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean pitchers at front bar.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - Gallon milk stored in glass door cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards -can opener -electric slicer -char grill top - drink nozzle and holster at front bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink next to cooks line used as dump sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at drink station.
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. - 3 new hires
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - lower shelf at prep table
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -Spray lubricant store on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink stored next to clean pitchers at front bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -missing grout throughout entire kitchen areas -cooks line
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine -exterior of fryers -exterior of burner stove -exterior of Flat top grill -hood fliters - exterior of cold holding units on cooks line - gaskets on all cold holding units on cooks line
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers and freezers on cooks line
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - forks and spoons stored handle side down on storage rack.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (coc) - ice paddle store directly on dirty surface - ice scoop stored in dirty container (cos) - interior of all fryers and baskets. - char grill surface - flat top grill surface - white cutting board on cooks line - electric slicer - bar drink nozzle and hositer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cooks line - missing grout throughout entire kitchen areas
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -Exterior of fryers and char grill. - Flat top grill - all exterior or cooking equipment on cooks line. - exterior of ice machine
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - tall stand up reach in cooler on cooks line - all cold holding units on cooks line
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Raw turkey patties stored in same pan with cooked pasta.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw chicken 47° operator discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored on expo(cos) - cooking oil stored next to grill cleaner on cooks line.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (coc) - ice paddle store directly on dirty surface - ice scoop stored in dirty container (cos) - interior of all fryers and baskets. - char grill surface - flat top grill surface - white cutting board on cooks line - electric slicer - bar drink nozzle and hositer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary test strips
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Spray bottle of blue liquid stored on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - all vents and tiles in kitchen area.
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. - snapper filets
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Drink stored in reach in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 2 line cooks
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on True reach in cooler on cooks line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - cooks line - missing grout throughout entire kitchen areas
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - no cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink across expo, right side of cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -Exterior of fryers and char grill. - Flat top grill - all exterior or cooking equipment on cooks line. - exterior of ice machine
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Hand sink drain pipe leaking on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - tall stand up reach in cooler on cooks line - all cold holding units on cooks line
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.