GATORS DOCKSIDE
13701 S JOHN YOUNG PWKY, Orlando FL 32837
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over fish in make table low boy across from flattop
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. The vacuum breaker is on the faucet instead of at the end of the splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square white cutting board at cooks line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Squat cups in containers with ranch dressing at beer walk in cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Appetizer plates at server station
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not seal properly;has torn gasket and the latch above the door is in disrepair Gasket torn at reach in cooler at center of cooks line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container where chips are stored on cooks line
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham,turkey,pot roast,diced tomatoes,cheese,alfredo sauce,pasta,cut romaine,gyro meat all temping between 46F-50F. Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham,turkey,pot roast,diced tomatoes,cheese,alfredo sauce,pasta,cut romaine,gyro meat all temping between 46F-50F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. The vacuum breaker is on the faucet instead of at the end of the splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Square white cutting board at cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner in clear spray bottle at bar by kitchen Sanitizer in clear bottle at main bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Squat cups in containers with ranch dressing at beer walk in cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Appetizer plates at server station
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. Reach in cooler across from stove
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dry dish storage
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door does not seal properly;has torn gasket and the latch above the door is in disrepair Gasket torn at reach in cooler at center of cooks line
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container where chips are stored on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish and shrimp thawing in prep sink,operator turned on cold water
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Red co2 tank located outside back door CO2 tanks located in between walk in cooler and beer walk in cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bread plates at wait staff station and bar
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers at dry dish storage
Equipment in poor repair. Tall reach in cooler door has some insulation exposed across from fryers
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid covering mixed cheese in walk in cooler. Operator discarded lid
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed two containers with food debris at dry dish storage. Operator took to dish wash area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers at dry dish storage
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter where hose is attached.
Ceiling tile missing. Above beer walk-in cooler. Vents at same area soiled.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife stored between maketable of cookline and preptable. Employee removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink cup on shelf with napkins, at server line of kitchen. Operator discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and bag observed on prep table at server area of kitchen y microwave. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with sugar portioned into bags not labeled. Operator placed label.
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Single door cooler on cookline, raw fish over orange sauce. At oyster bar, raw shrimp over oysters served raw
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over fish in make table low boy across from flattop
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hws ar bar
Equipment in poor repair. Make table across from flat top. Ambient 49F
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Single door cooler on cookline, raw fish over orange sauce. At oyster bar, raw shrimp over oysters served raw
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ground beef over fish in make table low boy across from flattop
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); pico (48F - Cold Holding) at server station. cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); bluecheese (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F); diced chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pot roast (48F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); yellow rice (48F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (48F - Cold Holding); pasta (48F - Cold Holding) in make table across from flattop
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hws ar bar
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and freezer
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At walk-in
Equipment in poor repair. Make table across from flat top. Ambient 49F
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Server reach in
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink. Operator added paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Light not functioning. 1 light from hood
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Door from walk in cooler torn
Light not functioning. 2 out on the hood
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish machine wall
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area
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.