GATORS RIVERSIDE GRILLE
4255 PENINSULA POINT, Sanford FL 32771
Last inspected Feb 19, 2025 · 7 visits since July 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.
JUL 23
JAN 24
DEC 24
FEB 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 33 points better than where it started.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -ants on floor at inside bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025011626 | Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $800 |
| 4--2023054159 | Jul 6, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $200 |
| 4--2016033939 | May 20, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -60 rodent droppings on floor underneath inside bar -6 rodent droppings on floor underneath mop sink next to office -2 rodent droppings on floor underneath counter to right of reach-in freezer in storage room behind bar
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor underneath inside bar
Jan 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -exhaust fan has a significant accumulation of dust/debris
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -tops and sides of fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -flat top grills have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall next to fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee changed tasks and failed to wash hands prior to changing gloves
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp stored on top of beer bottles in beer cooler, operator relocated
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken wings 44-47 in walk-in cooler, operator turned down temperature -raw ground beef logs 58-59F, per operator stored on triple sink drain board less than 2 hours, employee relocated to cooler to rapidly cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on reach-in coolers stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used as dump sink, ice present -handwash sink in kitchen used to store sanitizer buckets, operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, operator stocked
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. -exhaust fan has a significant accumulation of dust/debris
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -beer walk-in cooler, operator installed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave soiled -tops and sides of fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -flat top grills have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall next to fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -grill cook changed tasks, removed existing gloves, then took replacements without washing hands first. Counseled by operator at time of incident
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at reach in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -next to 3 compartment sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Building components, attachments or fixtures soiled -exhaust fan in kitchen soiled
Food stored on floor. -bucket in walk-in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under 3 compartment sink. Operator states plumber has been called
Jul 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -ants on floor at inside bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in flour -walk in cooler gasket torn
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -cold water handle at 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of white reach in cooler on cook line soiled -exterior of flour container soiled -walk in cooler gaskets soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -shelf under grill soiled with grease
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking into pan under under 3 compartment sink in kitchen
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under equipment bar area -walk in cooler floor soiled with debris -floor under cooking equipment soiled with grease and debris
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Cook touched face did not wash hands while prepare food.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -ants on floor at inside bar
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -4 droppings found by air handler- employee cleaned up, non food prep area - 3 droppings on counter by large power strip and 2 on water heater employee clean up. In small room where establishment steams shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 46f advised to keep a lower level -walk in cooler -chili/beans 46f,liquid cheese 46f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -deck bar- tray stored in hand sink
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -deck bar
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -kitchen -ladies and men's room
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in flour -walk in cooler gasket torn
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -cold water handle at 3 compartment sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -deck bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of white reach in cooler on cook line soiled -exterior of flour container soiled -walk in cooler gaskets soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -shelf under grill soiled with grease
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of turbo air cooler soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. -plastic drink lids stored on floor
Water draining onto floor surface. -water dripping onto floor at deck bar from ice container
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking into pan under under 3 compartment sink in kitchen
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under equipment bar area -walk in cooler floor soiled with debris -floor under cooking equipment soiled with grease and debris
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.