GATORS DOCKSIDE
11621 NARCOOSSEE RD, Orlando FL 32832 · 407-440-3794
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad make table-; shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) overnight
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels or soap at hand washing sinks at bar. Operator replaced soaps and paper towels
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at server stands.Operator inverted plates
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line and prep area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers at dry dish storage
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around door frame of walk in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cooks line
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Stained cutting boards throughout facility
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with frozen french fries at reach in freezer on cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at entrance to cooks line has torn gaskets Reach in pull out drawers shows incorrect temperature of 47F
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at cooks line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dry dishes at dry dish storage
Stored food not covered. Frozen appetizers like french fries and mozzarella sticks at reach in freezer at cooks line
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese,cobia,pico,cut lettuce all temping between 46F-72F.Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,cobia,pico,cut lettuce all temping between 46F-72F.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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards throughout facility
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink at cooks line, operator replaced with new soap
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with frozen french fries at reach in freezer on cooks line
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Appetizer plates at wait staff stands in dining area.
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 at beginning of cooks line
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with a hat on but hair on shoulders. Employee restrained hair in ponytail
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at entrance to cooks line has torn gaskets Reach in pull out drawers shows incorrect temperature of 47F
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at cooks line
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dry dishes at dry dish storage
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cooks line
Stored food not covered. Frozen appetizers like french fries and mozzarella sticks at reach in freezer at cooks line
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Macaroni and cheese,ranch,bleu cheese,coleslaw,queso and mashed potatoes-all temping between 45F-47F.Per operator it was in glass reach in cooler overnight. Facility has adequate refrigeration to use till reach in cooler gets fixed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Macaroni and cheese,ranch,coleslaw,queso and mashed potatoes-all temping between 45F-47F.Per operator it was in glass reach in cooler overnight. Facility has adequate refrigeration to use till reach in cooler gets fixed
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. Cutting boards on make tables at cooks line Can opener affixed on prep table
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip to test dish machine
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. Glass reach in cooler at wait staff area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On table attached to can storage
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at pull out reach in cooler on cooks line Torn gaskets at salad station reach in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at cooks line next to
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels at dry dish storage
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.; feta (46F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (46F - Cold Holding) manager put on ice bath to rapid chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled with food debris. Behind slicer blade guard left over food debris.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and back pack hanging on bread rack in kitchen
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in cook line cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to ice machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Store manager hung mop
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad make table-; shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad make table-; shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) overnight
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. Cutting board in prep area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in sink at dish area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice scoop holder at ice machine. Lid on salad make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between equipment on cookline
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cookline tested at 0ppm
Jan 4, 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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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/ ERIC VANDERHOOF 9/20/2018
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Operator cleaned machine during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -observed accumulation of grease in the hood, over griil
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw tuna in reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container with cooked rice dated 8/29/23. Operator verified and it was the wrong date
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (46-48F) for less than 1 hour; Montecristo sandwiches (55F) Operator discarded sandwiches and will keep door closed to ensure temperature drops and maintain at least 41F
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Expo items: coleslaw, ranch dressing, lettuce, sliced tomatoes and pico
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink in prep table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cook line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer from middle reach in cooler broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood is soiled with grease
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled
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