GATORS DOCKSIDE
167 E MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD, Oviedo FL 32765
Last inspected May 12, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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MAY 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach on floor, under cooking equipment at cookline. Operator discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
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. -dry storage shelves left of cooking equipment soiled with rust and grease like substance -cutting boards at flip top reach in coolers stained -meat slicer accumulation of food debris -can opener blade soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile in server area damaged corner leaving hole
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with mold like substance
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -handicap restroom
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in stand up freezer is cooks line no bottom guard -reach in cooler seals throughout cooks line soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor in cook line area no longer durable
Hole in or other damage to wall. -bottom corners of walk in cooler wall chipped away
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand wash sink at server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers soiled with food debris and accumulation of grease
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear kitchen door
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -Pepsi branded soda fountain in server area no longer in use per operator
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar in server area not labeled
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Second check 100 ppm operator change the chlorine bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottle had a chemical no label at the bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishments.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Mop sink area-dishwasher area -kitchen area front of walk-in cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table at the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom cooler. Standing water at the walk-in cooler.
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4- flying insects by mop sink. 1- flying insect by storage area. 1- flying insect by food preparation area, slicer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1- live roach on floor, under cooking equipment at cookline. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzle, soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee front line handwash sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment soiled with grease, grime and food debris,.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 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 date marked 5/4 - avo ranch date marked 5/5 - kick ass sauce date marked 4/22 - chippy aioli date marked 5/1
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over dish station
Dead roaches on premises. - 5 dead on glue traps in fry station. Manager discarded glue traps and cleaned area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - bar dish machine chlorine 0 ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - inside walk in cooler next to freezer entrance
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers soiled.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - house made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); - coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) Manager added ice to bottom of holding unit
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - green cutting board in dish station - water well of dish machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - walk in cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - storage rack and reach in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling vents throughout kitchen
Aug 16, 2023□ 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 16 on handwash sinks in women's restroom - 12 on wall and around mop sink - 3 on shelves storing clean equipment in warewash area - 6 around storage shelves
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - cutting boards on line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over walk in cooler - ceiling inside walk in cooler. - door of walk in freezer - over ware wash station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below ice machine
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - in kitchen area cracked.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - at opening of freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - front counter
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - next to fryers -
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Chlorine zero ppm. Operator changed chlorine bucket. Final reading 50ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 16 on handwash sinks in women's restroom - 12 on wall and around mop sink - 3 on shelves storing clean equipment in warewash area - 6 around storage shelves
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - cutting boards on line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - microwave door handles on cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over walk in cooler - ceiling inside walk in cooler. - door of walk in freezer - over ware wash station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - in meat room of walk in cooler with an objectionable odor - around mop sink
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - in kitchen area cracked.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - at opening of freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink in dry storage area. Employee cleaned up
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - next to fryers -
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.