GATORS DOCKSIDE
8665 FENTON ST, Orlando FL 32836 · 407-701-9335
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects Observed two flying insects underneath sink next to dishwasher located in the bar area. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend current professional pest control service to treat area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects Observed two flying insects underneath sink next to dishwasher located in the bar area. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend current professional pest control service to treat area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored directly above homemade ranch dressing stored inside walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature southwestern egg rolls 45°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours Recommend to quick chill product.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date on the tag served spoke to Manager
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Calibration of thermometer with Manager reading 42°f at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of hand wash sink on the cook line.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked on the edge stacked on storage shelves.( back prep line)
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Spoke to General Manager given consumer advisory sign for oysters.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed mold like growth around the frame of the door wine reach in cooler (bar area)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris located on floor next to ice machine. Observed debris on the floor inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers on the inside cabinet has terrible grease accumulation.( cook line)
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink, must be upright.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the surface.
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. Observed packages of tuna unthawed inside walk in cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee cooking wearing a watch on the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on the floor inside walk in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not stored properly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed strawberries stored with boxes of shredded lettuce, Manager moved at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pvc pipe leaking underneath three compartment sink.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature chicken wings 45°f stored inside reach in cooler on the cook line, less than 4 hours recommend Manager to quick chill or place ice bags on the product. Rechecked @11:58am 41°f chicken wings
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed bartender did not know how to check sanitizer for dishmachine with chlorine test strips., explained to bar tender at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris left on the surface. Observed two white cutting boards has green discoloration on the surface located on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at hand sink in the back prep kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on the reach in cooler used for salads.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the server front area.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor draining very slowly located on the cook line, Manager clean floor drain.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two white cutting boards has green and red discoloration on the surface located in the cook line. Can opener blade has old food debris Baskets used for fryers has terrible grease accumulation Green cutting board used in the bar area soiled recommend to replace or resurface.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located behind bar.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket hanging from the frame of the door on reach in cooler located on main cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flour and grease accumulation on the floor tiles underneath the fryers. (cook line)
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor inside walk in freezer (brioche hamburger buns)
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign for hand sink located behind bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very greasy has black charcoal on the filters underneath Fire suppression system. Observed area back fryers has terrible grease build up.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pizza pans has old food stuck on the surface
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in the bar area near dish machine used in the bar area. Notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend General Manager to notify current professional pest control service.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two green cutting board has black discoloration left on the surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black rubber mats has mold like growth on the surface has pitcher stored on the mats.(bar area)
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced chicken portions 51F, per operator stored above fill line in reach-in cooler across from grill less than 2 hours, operator relocated excess portions to lower area of reach-in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to dishwasher in bar area used as dump sink, discarded sliced fruits present
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to pepsi cooler, operator repaired soap dispenser
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -dish detergent spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Open dumpster lids.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -scaper tools stored on top of dishwasher, operator removed
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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