GATORS DOCKSIDE
12448 LAKE UNDERHILL RD, Orlando FL 32828 · (407)249-9444
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observing small live flying insects at the kitchen area not touching any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
★ 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--2025074638 | Aug 11, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 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 burger stored over cooked ribs cooler under grill. Operator switch it.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. grilled chicken portion yesterday (47F - cooling)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Orlandis expired 7-26-2026
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make table kitchen the small one.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing digresser no label. Operator label it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepaing food without a beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn walk-in freezer door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple cracked tiles throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple broken containers used to storage food at the walk-in cooler and the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer
Light not functioning. Multiple light burn kitchen area.
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans dented one was manwich and the other was mandarin oranges.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored over cooked ribs at the drawers cooler under grill. Operator switch it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
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. Mary -Tessa-Trent.
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored bottom of make table. Removed to the office.
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. Both of the make table cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn Bottom of make table door both of the make table and walk-in cooler and freezer door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple area missing baseboard throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container used to cover chicken at the walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink not draining hand wash sink cook line drain in the mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food left in standing water at prep sink still frozen operator switch on water.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observing small live flying insects at the kitchen area not touching any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on top of pickles at the walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at make table -can opener.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner no label.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple area especially by the exit door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through kitchen.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Glasses at bar under paper towel.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in freezer. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer.
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects found Observing small live flying insects at the kitchen area not touching any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on top of pickles at the walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Top make table boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45 - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); feta Cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Bottom of make table; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella Cheese (48F); cold cut (50F - Cold Holding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top make table boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45 - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); Alfredo (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); feta Cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Bottom of make table; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella Cheese (48F); cold cut (50F - Cold Holding
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at make table -can opener.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner no label.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple area especially by the exit door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through kitchen.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Glasses at bar under paper towel.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in freezer. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw burgers.
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 45-47
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Rear of building
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, cookline cutting boards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Breading mixture that comes in contact with raw foods over 24 hours.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling, floors, walls throughout kitchen.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Glasses at bar under paper towel dispenser.
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. 9 tuna not open.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Several
Single-service articles improperly stored. Many boxes in corner of dining.
Aug 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. The 2 reach-in cooler the one door black handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the Make table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front of walk-in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken By the dishwasher area.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn the 2 make table bottom part. Gasket torn the reach-in cooler the one stored the rice on it. Gasket torn at the Walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side grill and side fryer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment.
Aug 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Karb Rangoon peeped 7-28-24.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Karb ragoun peeped 7-28-24
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. (raw hamburger (46-48F)over night no temperature taken on the morning. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger (52F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger (52F - Cold Holding); raw steak (46F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding) over night stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
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. Rosana hired 3-28-24. no employee agreement
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. The 2 reach-in cooler the one door black handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at the kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the Make table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front of walk-in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken By the dishwasher area.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn the 2 make table bottom part. Gasket torn the reach-in cooler the one stored the rice on it. Gasket torn at the Walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. One out by the hoods.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table bottom-drawer under grill and the 2 reach-in cooler the one with the black handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side grill and side fryer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on mop sink wall 1 small flying insect on wall Total = 2 small flying inscets
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label.Bottle with white liquid kept on mop sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Handle on fry station have debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ceiling tiles around kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Wet nesting on 22 qts cambro kept over dish machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light not functioning.Light bulb on cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Clean forks kept on dish area.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler,walk-in freezer. Microwave handles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas Throughout kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Top of walk-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The reach-in cooler with black hands.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed raw chicken wings at the shelf by the reach-in cooler fill out from the pan.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table top the big one; cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding)-Bottom make table; cheese shredded (54F - Cold Holding); cheese grates (52F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table top the big one; cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding)-Bottom make table; cheese shredded (54F - Cold Holding); cheese grits (52F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that been there more than 4 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk open yesterday no label.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler,walk-in freezer. Microwave handles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas Throughout kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler and the walk-in freezer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Top of walk-in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage are facing the dish washer.
Food stored on floor. Box off cookie stored at the store by the office. Operation move it.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Storage area facing the dish washer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cod fish in standing water -spinach bag at the sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The reach-in cooler with black hands.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
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.