GATORS DOCKSIDE
5275 REDBUG LK RD, Winter Spgs FL 32708 · (407)695-6622
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on pot stored on rack above walk in cooler - 1 in hinge of walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards make tables and prep area
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee cutting lemons and limes in dining room Employee moved
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket cook line drawer
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler(meat)
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Salamander cookline
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line drawers
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -multiple food storage containers
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked ribs (45-50F - Cold Holding) per operator from overnight. gator tail (45-50F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ribs (45-50F - Cold Holding) per operator from overnight. gator tail (45-50F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk in walk in cooler opened 3-22 Operator date marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can openers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen/ prep area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top of reach in cooler Pans on top shelf of dish rack Bar area plates not inverted Operator removed or flipped
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle to glass door cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker on prep table in kitchen Operator removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put one on
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in drawer cookline Handle to glass door cooler in expo area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in reach in cooler in pan of water Operat removed
Light not functioning. In hood over fryer Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers Gaskets on make table in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Expo area Operator cleaned
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under dump sink in bar Operator adjusted pipe.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw shell egg on same shelf as raw chicken
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling tile above mop sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -exterior door in ice machine room
Food stored on floor. Box of fries on floor in WIF
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -no handwashing sign instructing employees to wash hands
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sided of all cooking equipment in kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -exterior door in ice machine room -exterior door next to meat cooler does not self close fully leaving large openings around the door
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -ice machine room -keg cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe under HwS next to mop sink leaking onto floor
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezer at cook line
Unsealed concrete floor in food storage/prep areas. - back storage room - front bar area.
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - garlic mayo sauce date marked 3/4. See stop sake
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. - garlic mayo
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on pot stored on rack above walk in cooler - 1 in hinge of walk in cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezer at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - bottom shelf of prep table - walk in cooler fan cover
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unsealed concrete floor in food storage/prep areas. - back storage room - front bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - around mop sink
Oct 24, 2023Inspection 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - Chicken walk in cooler door handle - salad cooler door handle
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on salad cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - in warewash 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.