GATORS DOCKSIDE
4001 13TH ST, St. Cloud FL 34769 · (407) 701-9335
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle make table on cookline; sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) Items in make table 3 hours per operator Operator put on ice for temperature recovery
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed bartender handling soiled cup and then preparing a drink without washing hands in between
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on stainless steel reach in cooler and freezer on cookline Several torn equipment gaskets on cookline
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack next ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle make table on cookline; sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding) Items in make table 3 hours per operator Operator put on ice for temperature recovery
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Handles on stainless steel reach in cooler and freezer on cookline Several torn equipment gaskets on cookline
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for salad items in expo area inside of water 77F in dipper well, dipper well was not running Operator removed scoop to be cleaned
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish rack next ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over egg rolls in reach in cooler at end of cookline across from warewashing area Shelled eggs over cooked pasta in reach in cooler at end of cookline near handwashing sink Operator moved all
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty sauce bottles in handwashing sink near three compartment sink Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in warewashing area Operator stocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in warewashing area Operator stocked
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on a couple reach in cooler towards handwashing sink at end of cookline Handle broken on reach in cooler across from warewashing area Drawer underneath grill on cookline broken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door between warewashing area and cookline
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer around door frame
Light not functioning. In walk in freezer Operator replaced
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk held in glass reach-in cooler in waitstaff area held over 24 hours without date marking.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board on make-table adjacent to flat top grill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored in handwashing sink on cooks line. Handwashing sink at oyster bar blocked by bucket of water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to dish machine and oyster bar.
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. Employee drink on prep table on cooks line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink on cooks line, waitstaff area and bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of pullout drawer coolers below grill soiled with food residue.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table across from flat top grill at cooks line
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towel at hand wash sink by triple sink
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. Printed operator raw oyster advisory.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in broccoli cheddar soup at reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cup stored with olive oil and seasonings at cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle at cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in pull out reach in coolers on cooks line
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Salad plates at wait station not inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium sized green,red,white and brown cutting boards at dry storage by prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer across from fryers Walk in freezer has ice buildup up around door frame
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at wait staff area
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Gunn nozzle at bar
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. Phone on prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table Single door reach in cooler door not staying closed. Possibility gasket
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door. Gasket problem
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fan
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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