GATORS DOCKSIDE
3030 E SEMORAN BLVD STE 180, Apopka FL 32703 · 407-869-4222
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cole slaw at pass through window has a date marking of 8/5 discard date 8/11, manager discarded
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cole slaw at pass through window has a date marking of 8/5 discard date 8/11, manager discarded
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink at ware washing area
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramaken stored in ranch dressing by pass through window
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clean 1/2 pan on shelf is cracked/broken
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to scoop in raw chicken
Interior of 2 drawer unit holding chips for customers has an accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright cooler end of cooks line has exposed insulation on interior door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of 2 drawer unit holding chips is heavily soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door Reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen has rusted shelves
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/food buildup
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to: Wall soiled by cooking equipment wall soiled by dish machine and behind dish machine
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw meat over ready to eat bacon in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cook line cutting boards soiled -meat slicer soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pitchers in hand wash sink at bar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with blue substance at bar not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cook line coolers flip top handle -hood filters on cook line -exterior of equipment throughout
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under kitchen cooking equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer floor
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line coolers top and bottom
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -fish in standing water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut boards on line - heavily soiled Slicer soiled with old food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink off cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several chemical bottles not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, back of house
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards on line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by dish machine
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1/4 pan on line holding diced tomatoes is broken on edges
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice stored on floor in outside walk-in-freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright freezer across from walk-in-cooler has ice buildup Outside walk-in-freezer has ice buildup on floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in Water 126°- heated to 138°
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upright unit end of cooks line has exposed insulation inside door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright unit end of line - shelves soiled with old food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink at bar has standing water in sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment Soiled next to cooking equipment Wall soiled at prep areas
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards on line has staining
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Facility using Hospitality Resource for all employees- certificates are not originals, making copies of certificates on copy paper
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust Ceiling Tiles in kitchen soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Boards on line has cut marks
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several pans on racks cracked
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at prep area has ice buildup Walk in freezer has heavy ice buildup on floor Heavy ice buildup on wall in walk-in-freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in coleslaw
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to sauces in reach in cooler soiled - corrected Hoods soiled Mop sink soiled Hand sink in ware washing area soiled - corrected
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers (make stations) has food buildup on top of cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from grill has standing water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at prep area Wall soiled by dish machine - heavy black buildup
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite not dated Ribs in cooler from previous day not dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar with sanitizer not labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by dish machine has standing water
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several large pans that holds wings are cracked
Food stored on floor. Several bags of ice on floor in walk-in-freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 125°, operator removed until water reaches proper temp
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to wing Cooler on cooks line heavily soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler end of cooks line that holds wings soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler across from grill has standing water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by hand sink at prep area
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on grill in dirty water at 153F. Staff changed the water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at the bar. Manager removed and clean.
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Ladies restrooms
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used to scoop sauce. Manager removed cups.
Drain cover(s) missing. mop sink
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic bins in storage
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign says,"hand wash only". Manager wrote a sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Outside of reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on storage rack. Manager turned over.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by dish machine used as a dump sink as evidence of ice in hand sink
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Drain cover(s) missing by dish machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled to floor in outside Walk-in-freezer
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids to food containers cracked
Garbage on the ground outside back door
Grease on the ground around the dumpster
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on line soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of fryers soiled with grease buildup - Front of grill soiled Shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled Side of fryers soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry side Reach in cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Fry side cooler shelves rusted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in coolers on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water at prep area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind microwave on cooks line Wall soiled above flour station table
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.